Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake
Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake combines tender egg noodles and juicy turkey in a velvety sauce, accented with warm garam masala and fragrant tarragon. Bell peppers and green onions add freshness, while melted pepper jack brings gentle heat, all crowned with a golden, crunchy potato chip topping. It’s a comforting choice for weeknight dinners or a cozy potluck centerpiece.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Creamy Turkey 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
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 19
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rapid boil.
- 4
Cook the egg noodles at a boil, stirring occasionally, until nearly done but still slightly firm, about 4 minutes; drain.
- 5
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 6
Whisk in the flour, then cook and stir until it turns light golden, about 3 minutes.
- 7
Pour in the milk while whisking constantly.
- 8
Stir in the soup, bell peppers, green onions, garam masala, and tarragon; bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
- 9
Remove from the heat and stir in the pepper Jack cheese until melted and combined.
- 10
Combine the cheese mixture, turkey, and noodles in a large bowl until evenly mixed; transfer to a large casserole dish.
- 11
Sprinkle the chips over the top, pressing down lightly with the tines of a fork.
- 12
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 626.55 kcal High 31%
- Protein 43.94 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 58.72 g 21%
- Total Fat 25.34 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 11.21 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 167.2 mg High 56%
- Sodium 773.8 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 4.46 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 9.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 343.96 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 555.59 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 149.38 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 38.3 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 1.43 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Flour, Butter, Cooked Turkey, and Cream of Mushroom Soup. Each serving provides about 626.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Flour, Butter, Cooked Turkey, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Bell Pepper. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 626.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake healthy?
- Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 626.55 calories and 43.94 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 773.8 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.21 g (56% 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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