Baked Chicken Negresco Casserole
Baked Chicken Negresco Casserole layers tender chicken and extra-wide egg noodles in a velvety béchamel accented with a hint of nutmeg. A golden Parmesan and breadcrumb crust adds crisp contrast to the creamy sauce, making it an inviting choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Chicken Negresco Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 75 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken, celery, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a saucepan. Add enough water to fully cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 2
Check with an instant-read thermometer; the center should reach at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 3
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to cool. Cut the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces. Discard the water and celery.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 5
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 6
Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but slightly firm, about 5 minutes; drain.
- 7
Transfer the noodles to a large bowl; add the chicken and toss to combine.
- 8
Bring milk to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat; keep it at a simmer until needed.
- 9
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 10
Whisk flour into the melted butter in small amounts, making sure each addition is incorporated before adding more; cook and stir until you have a light blond roux, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 11
Slowly pour the milk into the flour mixture while stirring constantly; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- 12
Stir 2 teaspoons salt, garlic powder, and nutmeg into the milk mixture; pour over the noodle mixture and stir to coat.
- 13
Spread bread crumbs over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- 14
Pour the noodle mixture over the bread crumbs. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the noodles. Drizzle olive oil over the Parmesan.
- 15
Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is bubbly and the top layer of noodles is crisp and golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Calories 380.38 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 27.08 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 32.24 g 12%
- Total Fat 15.12 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 6.73 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.24 mg High 33%
- Sodium 248.79 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.37 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 7.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 322.93 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 277.98 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 107.39 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.47 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Baked Chicken Negresco Casserole is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Butter. Each serving provides about 380.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Chicken Negresco Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Celery. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Chicken Negresco Casserole?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Chicken Negresco Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Baked Chicken Negresco Casserole healthy?
- Baked Chicken Negresco Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 380.38 calories and 27.08 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 248.79 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.73 g (34% 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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