Description
Comfort meets convenience in this chicken ramen casserole delight, blending Asian-inspired flavors with hearty American warmth. Cheesy, creamy, and packed with noodles, you’ll savor each comforting bite of this quick weeknight meal that promises to satisfy serious hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 6 (3 ounces / 85 grams) packs chicken-flavored instant ramen noodles
- 4 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces (227 grams) shredded Cheddar cheese
Cream and Cheese:
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) container scallion cream cheese
- 1 flavor packet from ramen noodles
Vegetables:
- 1 (10.8 ounces / 306 grams) bag frozen broccoli florets
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F, preparing a 13×9-inch baking dish for the casserole assembly.
- Create a foundational layer by strategically placing ramen noodle squares across the entire bottom of the baking dish.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by thoroughly whisking scallion cream cheese, milk, and ramen seasoning packet until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Generously drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the noodle base, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Distribute tender shredded chicken across the sauced noodle landscape, creating a protein-rich layer.
- Intersperse frozen broccoli florets throughout the chicken, adding vibrant green color and nutritional value.
- Blanket the entire casserole with a generous sprinkle of shredded Cheddar cheese, covering all ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the prepared dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, monitoring until noodles are fully cooked, sauce bubbles enticingly, and cheese transforms into a golden, melted masterpiece.
Notes
- Swap regular ramen noodles with whole wheat or gluten-free options for a healthier alternative that maintains the dish’s creamy texture.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce to introduce a spicy kick that elevates the casserole’s flavor profile.
- Incorporate additional vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach to boost nutritional value and create more color and texture in the dish.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the sauce to set and make serving easier, preventing a runny consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 488
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1210 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg