Taco Noodle Casserole
Grab some chicken, egg noodles, taco seasoning and a whole lot of cheese to make this simple and delicious Taco Noodle Casserole!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 632kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 ear corn kernels removed
- 4 oz fire-roasted mild diced green chiles 1 can
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 oz mild taco seasoning two 1 oz packets
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup half & half
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 4.5 oz chili cheese corn chips 1 bag, crushed
- chives optional
- cilantro optional
Instructions
- Bring large pot of water to boil over high heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease oval (or 9x13) casserole dish and set aside.
- Add egg noodles to boiling water and stir. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While noodles are cooking, melt butter in large pot over medium to medium hight heat. Saute onion 3 minutes or until it starts to turn translucent. Stir in corn and green chiles. Add in flour and whisk to incorporate. This will take a good 30 seconds of stirring. Slowly whisk in chicken broth to ensure a smooth sauce.
- Whisk in taco seasoning, salt (if desired) and pepper. Boil to thicken, then reduce heat to low. Stir in half & half. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Add egg noodles, black olives and half of the cheese into the sauce. Stir in chopped chives and/or cilantro if desired. Add the chicken.
- Pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle crushed corn chips over the top and garnish with chives and/or chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1806mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1655IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 3.1mg