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Creamy Chicken Casserole

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This Creamy Chicken Casserole, also known as Amish Chicken, is one of the most comforting casserole recipes.  Pasta is coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce and is tossed with shredded chicken for an easy, creamy chicken casserole. 

White Casserole Dish with creamy chicken noodle casserole in pan next to fresh Parmesan

My mom has been making a Creamy Chicken Casserole for decades that she referred to as Amish Chicken.

Her Amish Chicken Casserole was made with a simple creamy Parmesan sauce, noodles and shredded chicken.

While this Chicken Casserole, may not get my taste buds as excited as Southwestern Cobb Salad or a Chicken Marsala,  every time I take a bite of this Creamy Chicken Casserole, I truly feel filled up with love.

Creamy Chicken Casserole

This Creamy Noodle Casserole with chicken speaks of my childhood to me, it is comfort food at it’s finest–rich and soul-satisfying, yet SIMPLE!

Amish Chicken Bake is loved because:

  • Picky eaters and inhale this meal.
  • It is relatively easy to make.
  • It is warm and filling.

How to Make Creamy Chicken Casserole

Step One: Make the Cream Sauce

  • In a large dutch oven, melt butter.
  • Whisk in flour to form a thick roux, and let cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly, whisk in white wine and chicken stock.
  • Allow the sauce to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Whisk in milk, Parmesan, and seasonings.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes longer, or until sauce is combined and gently simmering.

Stock pan of cream sauce for Creamy Chicken Casserole

Step Two: Prepare Pasta

  • While making the cream sauce, bring a large stock pan filled with water to a rapid boil.
  • Season the pasta water generously with salt.
  • Add in pasta and cook for 1 minute less than package suggest.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

Step Three: Assemble Chicken Casserole

  • Add the cooked pasta, along with shredded pre-cooked chicken to the cream sauce and toss well.

Noodles, chicken, and cream sauce mixed in stock pan

  • Pour the chicken and noodle mixture into a greased 9×13 or 2 quart baking dish.
  • Top the casserole with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.

Chicken and Noodle Casserole with freshly grated Parmesan cheese in 2 quart casserole

Step 4: Bake the Chicken Casserole

  • Bake the casserole until bubbly and the cheese is slightly browned.

Chicken Casserole in 2 quart casserole dish

How to Freeze Amish Chicken

  •  Freeze Amish Chicken by assembling up to baking.
  • Allow to cool and store in large freezer gallon sized bag or in a disposable casserole pan.
  • Defrost for 12 hours in refrigerator and bake as directed.
  • To Reheat: Bake at 350 degrees covered for 1 hour and then uncover and bake for 20-30 minutes until dish is bubbly and warmed through.

Notes on Creamy Chicken Casserole

  •  Use leftover rotisserie chicken, Instant Pot shredded chicken breasts, or leftover roasted chicken for this Chicken Casserole.
  • Use up leftover turkey in this casserole as well–it would then be very similar to a Turkey Tetrazzini.
  • Any pasta such as rotini or corkscrew pasta works well to hold on to the creamy sauce.
  • Feel free to leave the wine out of this casserole and use all chicken stock.
  • You can also leave out the fresh thyme leaves, and use 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme–or omit altogether.
  • My husband and son love to top this chicken casserole with a good splash of hot sauce before serving.

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Creamy Chicken Casserole

This Creamy Chicken Casserole, also known as Amish Chicken, is one of the most comforting casserole recipes.  Pasta is coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce and is tossed with shredded chicken for an easy, creamy chicken casserole. 
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Amish Chicken Casserole, Creamy Chicken Casserole
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 303kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 8 oz whole grain rotini pasta noodles cooked al dente
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in large saucepan. Add flour and whisk together for 1 minute.
  • Add wine, while whisking and allow to come to a boil. Slowly add chicken stock, thyme, salt and pepper as you whisk.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and continue to whisk occassionaly. Lower heat and add milk and cheese.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes until sauce is thickened and milk is warmed through.
  • Pour sauce over cooked pasta and add diced chicken to the mixture. Stir together and pour into casserole pan.
  • Bake for 20- 25 minutes until top of casserole is browned.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chicken Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 685mg 29%
Potassium 424mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin A 4.4%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 16.7%
Iron 7.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Comments


  4. I love this! It reminds me of something I used to make years ago when my boys were small. Great post!

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    • Me either!! HA! It is the dish I choose to take to families as well–pleases such an array of palates.

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  9. I love the story of this recipe, and I like to cook with a dry white wine too. I never thought of keeping already diced roasted chicken on hand in the freezer–awesome idea. There is just something wonderful about comfort food… thanks for sharing your Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

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    • You bet Lorelai! And keeping the pre-roasted chicken in your freezer will change dinner preparation by leaps and bounds. Makes cozy casseroles and quick dinners so much more feasible!

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  10. What a creamy comfort dish this looks fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  11. Kristen, this looks so yummy, it’s being featured at the Retro Re-Pin Party tonight at SomebodysDinner.Blogspot.com

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  14. I can see how rhis is popular- simple flavors and as you say the sort of thing even picky eaters will enjoy. Yum!

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  17. It certainly is cold where we are and I’m so in the mood for creamy casseroles like this! It sounds wonderful, love the addition of fresh thyme, I will need to try this soon for my family!

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  18. This looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it! Can it be made without the wine? If so, what can be used in its place?

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  19. I made this for dinner the other night and it was delicious. I followed the recipe except I used a bit less dry thyme than the recipe called for. I used penne pasta since I had it in the cabinet and it worked out fine. It tasted great on a cold winter night and will be added into my meals rotation. Thank you mindfull mom!

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