Traci’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake
Traci’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake layers tender chicken and elbow macaroni in a rich, velvety cream of celery and milk sauce with melty cheese throughout. The casserole bakes up comforting and cozy, with soft noodles, gentle onion aroma, and a creamy, cheesy finish—perfect for weeknight family dinners or potluck gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traci’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the chicken, macaroni, milk, soup, cheese, onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together, cover the dish, and refrigerate overnight.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
- Calories 1719.25 kcal High 86%
- Protein 272.87 g Good Source 546%
- Carbohydrate 55.69 g 20%
- Total Fat 46.16 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 8.78 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 890.93 mg High 297%
- Sodium 3079.47 mg High 134%
- Dietary Fiber 3.18 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 405.75 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 304.45 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 251.19 mcg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.93 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traci's Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheese Cubes, Cream of Celery Soup, Macaroni, and Milk. Each serving provides about 1719.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traci’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheese Cubes, Cream of Celery Soup, Macaroni, Milk, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traci’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1719.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traci’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Traci’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake healthy?
- Traci’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 1719.25 calories and 272.87 g of protein, or 546% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3079.47 mg (134% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.78 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery 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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