Description
Chicken Spätzle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, fluffy spätzle, and a creamy, cheesy sauce topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. This hearty dish not only warms your soul but also creates cherished memories around the dinner table. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s easy to prepare yet impressively delicious. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz egg noodles or spätzle
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme to the chicken; sauté until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, mix cooked spätzle or egg noodles with heavy cream and shredded cheddar until well combined.
- Fold the chicken mixture into the creamy noodles gently. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs and an extra sprinkle of cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let sit for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg