Chicken and Ham Casserole
Chicken and Ham Casserole bakes tender bits of chicken and smoky ham with egg noodles in a rich, cheesy white sauce that turns golden and bubbly in the oven. It’s comforting, small-batch cooking perfect for a weeknight, with mellow creaminess, sharp Cheddar on top, and a hint of paprika for warmth.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Ham Casserole, 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
- 5 / 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
- 66
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in the flour and cook until it becomes bubbly. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and smooth.
- 3
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the chicken, ham, noodles, celery, salt, and ground black pepper. Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- 4
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the cheese, and add paprika on top as desired. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Calories 689.55 kcal High 34%
- Protein 47.09 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 53.59 g 19%
- Total Fat 31.45 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 17.01 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 216.28 mg High 72%
- Sodium 1101.32 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 8.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 486.5 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 767.19 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 92.05 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.71 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Chicken and Ham Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 689.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Ham Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Ham Casserole?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 689.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Ham Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken and Ham Casserole healthy?
- Chicken and Ham Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 689.55 calories and 47.09 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1101.32 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.01 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, 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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