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Easy weeknight dinners are key for those weeks when it feels like the work just doesn’t end. My creamy chicken ramen casserole with green bell peppers and mushrooms is perfect for these nights, and it’s ready in just 45 minutes!
There is something about a delicious casserole that makes it the perfect dish for the winter. It is hearty and comforting, especially when it’s dark outside by the time I get home from work and whipping up an elaborate dinner is the last thing I want to do!
This casserole features an old college favorite: ramen! People turn their noses up at the mention of ramen, but it’s one of the best comfort foods. It’s sometimes all I want to eat when I’m sick, and it’s definitely cured a college hangover or two. (Okay fine: it’s also cured some real life late-20’s hangovers also.) I love how versatile these noodles are, and by leaving out the flavoring packet you open up a world of possibilities for other toppings, sauces, and extras to add to the noodles, elevating a simple 25 cent pasta packet to a gourmet meal.
Related: Spicy Pork Chorizo Noodles with Kale and Egg
Paired with the ramen in this dish is chicken breast, green bell peppers and mushrooms. I finished the dish with a cream sauce made from heavy cream and chicken stock. The ramen casserole is topped with Italian bread crumbs and grated white cheddar cheese for an extra special finish!
Now it’s your turn: what is your favorite casserole dish? Share with me below so I can check it out, or if you cook your dish, take a photo and tag @thecharmingdetroiter on Instagram!
Also, check out another easy weeknight meal recipe with my Lemon Oregano Chicken Pasta with Sautéed Onions and Bell Peppers:
Creamy Chicken Ramen Casserole with Bell Peppers and Mushrooms
2015-12-03 12:05:15
Serves 3
An inexpensive and easy weeknight casserole featuring chicken, ramen, and veggies with a cream sauce.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
35 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes (about 2 chicken breasts)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 pint baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 ramen packets (noodles only, uncooked), broken into smaller pieces
- 1 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4/ cup Italian bread crumbs
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and ramen noodles. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Pour chicken stock and cream mixture over the chicken, vegetables, and noodles.
- In a small bowl, combine cheddar cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle cheese and bread crumb mixture over top of the casserole.
- Cover baking dish with tin foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove tin foil and turn broiler on to high. Broil for 3-5 minutes, until the top is crispy golden brown and the cheese has melted. Enjoy!
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I love the idea of ramen noodles in a casserole. And casseroles – my favorite in winter. I bet this is really good.
Thanks for your comment, Mark! It really is such a simple recipe, let me know what you think if you try it!
Ramen is my comfort food! In college I would eat it with lots of sriracha sauce. This sounds much more sophisticated, but I will probably add some sriracha for old times sake! 🙂
If spicy food is your thing then this would DEFINITELY be great with some sriracha to finish it off at the end! In fact, I’ll have to give that suggestion to my fiancé – spicy food is TOTALLY his thing! Thanks for the great idea 🙂
Ramen casserole!!! Puts me right back in uni. YUM!
Thanks for your lovely comment, Jacquee! 🙂
Yum! This looks delicious! I should have made it for dinner tonight!!
Well if not last night, then make it tonight! 😀 It’s such a simple dish so it’s great to make during the week, and the leftovers heat up beautifully for lunch the next day. Let me know what you think if you make it!
Thanks for your lovely comment, Catherine! It’s super comforting (and doubly so because it’s so simple to put together!). Please let me know what you think if you make this recipe – I really love feedback from my readers! 🙂
What a comforting meal! This looks absolutely delicious and beautiful. I love the photos…pinning for later! xo, Catherine