Chicken Crunch

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, savory casserole featuring tender chicken, tuna, and crunchy chow mein noodles
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This comforting “Chicken Crunch” casserole is a nostalgic favorite that blends savory proteins with a rich, creamy sauce. The dish combines diced cooked chicken and flaked tuna with a base of condensed mushroom soup, milk, and chicken broth for a deeply flavorful liquid. Diced celery and water chestnuts add a refreshing crunch and texture contrast to the soft noodles. Topped with crispy chow mein noodles just before serving, it offers a delightful mix of textures in every bite. It’s an easy, budget-friendly weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly. Perfect for feeding a family, this meal transforms simple pantry staples into a hearty, satisfying main course that everyone will love.

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Chicken Crunch

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 821.9

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This comforting "Chicken Crunch" casserole is a nostalgic favorite that blends savory proteins with a rich, creamy sauce. The dish combines diced cooked chicken and flaked tuna with a base of condensed mushroom soup, milk, and chicken broth for a deeply flavorful liquid. Diced celery and water chestnuts add a refreshing crunch and texture contrast to the soft noodles. Topped with crispy chow mein noodles just before serving, it offers a delightful mix of textures in every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, budget-friendly weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly. Perfect for feeding a family, this meal transforms simple pantry staples into a hearty, satisfying main course that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325ðF (165ðC).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk or chicken broth, condensed mushroom soup, diced cooked chicken, flaked tuna, chopped onions, diced celery, and drained water chestnuts.
  3. Reserve a small handful of the chow mein noodles for topping.
  4. Stir the remaining chow mein noodles into the chicken mixture until everything is evenly coated and combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved chow mein noodles over the top of the casserole.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the noodles are lightly toasted and the casserole is bubbly.
  9. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 821.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.2g55%
Saturated Fat 9.2g46%
Cholesterol 254.4mg85%
Sodium 248.2mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 6.6g3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 104.9g210%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, tuna, casserole, chow mein, mushroom soup, creamy, crunchy, weeknight dinner, family meal, comfort food, baked, easy recipe, pantry staples, savory, chicken breast, water chestnuts
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