Chicken and Ham Casserole

Name: Chicken and Ham Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Butter; 0.25 cup Celery; 0.5 cup Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast; 1 cup Milk; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.25 tsp Salt; 3 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 0.5 cup Sliced Deli Ham; 0.5 cup Wide Egg Noodles

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Comfort-Food

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

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.