Ham and Chicken Casserole
Ham and Chicken Casserole layers tender chicken, smoky ham, and celery with egg noodles in a cheddar-kissed white sauce for a cozy, homestyle bake. It’s rich and peppery with a gentle paprika finish, perfect for chilly evenings or an unfussy weeknight dinner that still feels special.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ham and Chicken Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- 2
Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes, or until slightly firm. Drain.
- 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and cook until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the noodles, chicken, ham, celery, salt, and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with the cheese and paprika, then bake for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.
- Calories 708.77 kcal High 35%
- Protein 42.73 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 56.99 g 21%
- Total Fat 33.97 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 18.85 g High 94%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 225.09 mg High 75%
- Sodium 1351.41 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 3.73 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 10.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 421.59 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 2.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 532.35 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 145.56 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.73 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
Ham and Chicken Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Celery, and Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 708.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ham and Chicken Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Ham. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ham and Chicken Casserole?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 708.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ham and Chicken Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ham and Chicken Casserole healthy?
- Ham and Chicken Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 708.77 calories and 42.73 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1351.41 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.85 g (94% 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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