Budget Chicken Noodle Bake
Budget Chicken Noodle Bake brings tender egg noodles and juicy chicken together in a creamy, comforting sauce, dotted with peas and carrots. Monterey Jack melts over the top while buttery bread cubes toast to a golden crunch, giving every bite a cozy contrast. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner or potluck favorite when you want something hearty and homey.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Budget Chicken Noodle Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the cooked egg noodles in a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the cubed chicken meat with the onion for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add the soup, milk, peas, and carrots, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, paprika, and chili powder to taste. Stir until just bubbling, then remove from the heat.
- 3
Stir the chicken mixture into the noodles in the baking dish until evenly combined; top with the cheese slices, then the bread cubes.
- 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until the bread is toasted; serve hot.
- Calories 659.9 kcal High 33%
- Protein 51.53 g Good Source 103%
- Carbohydrate 72.24 g 26%
- Total Fat 17.19 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 6.89 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 168.55 mg High 56%
- Sodium 850.6 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 6.4 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 12.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 371.15 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 4.67 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 376.88 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 479.69 mcg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin C 4.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 1.06 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Budget Chicken Noodle Bake is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Cream of Chicken Soup, and Milk. Each serving provides about 659.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Budget Chicken Noodle Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Cream of Chicken Soup, Milk, Monterey Jack Cheese. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Budget Chicken Noodle Bake?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 659.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Budget Chicken Noodle Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Budget Chicken Noodle Bake healthy?
- Budget Chicken Noodle Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 659.9 calories and 51.53 g of protein, or 103% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 850.6 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.89 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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