Dinner for 7
Chicken Noodle Casserole
$7.35for 460 minServes 7
Egg noodles, chicken, vegetables, and cheese bake in a creamy sauce beneath a crisp breadcrumb topping.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Egg noodles$0.14/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $1.05Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $2.73Typical price |
 | Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.86 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.84 per serving$7.35 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked extra broad egg noodles
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp each onion powder
- 1/2 tsp each pepper
- 8 oz freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 oz freshly shredded gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 bags (12 oz) frozen peas and carrots
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Boil the egg noodles in salted water until barely tender, then drain them.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour and cornstarch, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk, chicken broth, bouillon, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar, Gruyere, sour cream, chicken, peas, carrots, and noodles.
- Spread the mixture in the dish and cover it with panko mixed with melted butter and olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbling and the center reaches 165 F.
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