Make Ramen Noodle Chicken Casserole

Nothing but ramen noodles and a few loose ingredients in your cupboard? Try this recipe and turn your college student-style dinner into a home-cooked meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages of original flavor ramen noodles
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 lb (16 oz) chicken breasts, cubed
  • Mixed vegetables of your choice
  • 1 slice of bread
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Steps

  1. Prepare the ramen according to the package directions, leaving the seasoning on the side. Drain the noodles and place into a medium sized bowl.
  2. Cook the chicken over medium heat until cooked thoroughly.
  3. Add the chicken and cream of chicken soup to the bowl. Add the vegetables to the bowl. This could be anything from carrots, corn, peas, mushrooms, etc.
  4. Stir mixture (optionally adding seasoning packet(s)) and add it to the pre-greased casserole dish.
  5. Break up the bread slice into pieces and layer it onto the mixture.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until the bread is browned.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve. This dish goes well with a salad, steamed vegetables, or as a meal by itself.

Tips

  • Try substituting any or all of the ingredients in this recipe. You can use real pasta or rice rather than ramen. You can use any "cream of" soup that sounds tasty (mushrooms, broccoli, celery, etc.) You can use tuna or any bit of leftover meat you have on hand. You'll find you can mix and match quite a bit, according to what's in your pantry.
    • If you want to use rice, you can add a bit of extra liquid (one empty soup can should do it) and cook the rice right in the baking pan. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the rice is tender.
    • If you want to use pasta, cook it first, but undercook it a little, since it will soak up some liquids from the sauce. In a pinch, you can also cook pasta during the baking, using liquids in the casserole, but the consistency will be a bit off.
  • Ramen seasoning is high in sodium and MSG. If you wish to reduce these seasonings, you can substitute sliced onion and herbs.
  • Avoid using the seasoning packets if you're worried about sodium and MSG.
  • A beaten egg can also be a good addition to this casserole.

Things You'll Need

  • Saucepan or pot
  • Colander or strainer for draining
  • Mixing spoon
  • Casserole dish
  • Serving plates or bowls

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