Being in a rural area the past year and hearing roosters crow every day inspired me. While I could do with their “COCK-A-DOODLE DOOOO”s with the rise of the sun, it’ll make you do the same once you try my rendition of the ultimate chicken noodle casserole.
It’s as if a chicken pot pie and chicken noodle soup became a pasta and is a huge hit for all ages at the table.
Instant Pot Cockadoodle Noodles
Being in a rural area the past year in hearing roosters crow every day inspired me. While I could do with their "COCK-A-DOODLE DOOOO"s with the rise of the sun, it'll make you do the same once you try my rendition of the ultimate chicken noodle casserole.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into 1/4-inch thick cutlets and cut into small bite-size pieces
- 1 pound baby bella mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) bag egg noodles (I use wide ribbons)
- 20 ounces frozen veggie mix (I use corn, carrots, peas and green beans)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half & half
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (not mix, but actual dressing)
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend of your choice (I like Colby Jack)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (5.2-ounce) package Boursin cheese (any flavor - or make my version) or 4 ounces of a brick of cream cheese, cut into small chunks
- 1-2 tablespoons hot or buffalo wing sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (optional, and to taste - start with 1 teaspoon and work your way up, if necessary)
Instructions
- Add the butter to the Instant Pot. Hit Sauté and Adjust so it’s on More or High setting. Once melted and bubbling, add the chicken and mushrooms (if using) and sauté for 5 minutes, until the chicken is white in color and the mushrooms are softened and browned. (NOTE: If not using the mushrooms, only add 2 tablespoons of butter)
- Add the Worcestershire Sauce and deglaze (scrape) the bottom of the pot, getting up any browned bits from the chicken and mushrooms.
- Add the broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Layer in the noodles, smoothing down with a spatula, followed by the frozen veggies, but do not stir.
- Secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position, hit Cancel and then hit Manual or Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release (see Jeffrey's Tips).
- Add the cream, ranch, shredded cheese, Parmesan, garlic herb cheese, hot or wing sauce (if using) and seasoned salt (to taste, if using). Stir until fully melded and serve.
Jeffrey's Tips
I personally like my egg noodles on the softer (but not mushier) side. If you want the noodles a bit firmer, go for a 5-minute natural release instead of 10.
To make this Buffalo or BBQ-style, sub 1/4 – 1/2 cup of Buffalo wing or BBQ sauce for the hot sauce in Step 6.
Feel free to toss in any veggies you wish. If you want some raw peppers, sauté them with the chicken and shrooms (if using) in Step 1. If you want spicier jarred ones (like banana peppers), add them in the final stages in Step 6.
To give it a buttery, Ritz cracker crust, mix the 1 package crumbled Ritz
Crackers 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of salted melted butter. Evenly
sprinkle on top of the finished noodles. Secure the air fryer lid, hit
Broil (400°) for 5-10 minutes and hit Start. Once the crust is golden brown,
serve. You can also do this in the oven in a casserole dish at 425° as well
(keep an eye on it as all ovens vary).
Kathy Thomas
Do I just half it for the little pot?
Thanks, Kathy
Donna
That’s what I plan to do, Kathy! Times should stay the same.
Jeanette
I forgot to buy heavy cream will milk work?
Barbara
YES, milk will work if you toss in a good hunk of butter. You will not know the difference 😉
Rose
Can you provide a cheese substitution? I don’t eat any kind of cheese but would still like it to be creamy. Much Appreciated!
Debra
Rose, look for Daiya Cream Cheese style spread (Plain or Chive and Onion would go great with this recipe)
https://daiyafoods.com/our-foods/cream-cheese-style-spreads/plain/
Ken K
Just made this tonight. Everyday I discover a new favorite!! Love this one.
Ina Sassoon-Cohen
Hi Jeffrey,
This reminds me of when I was a little girl. My mother and my aunt would make Chicken A La King! We lived in a house where we lived on the first floor and my grandmother, aunt, uncle and cousins lived on the second floor in Brooklyn. Flatbush. I lived on
Church Avenue across the street from Erasmus Hall High School. Yup that’s me! We’ve spoken before on Facebook. Anyways, when my mother made this in the Pressure Cooker it seemed my aunt made it also. So I would eat it at dinner then I would go upstairs and eat it again in my aunts house. I was a skinny little thing so I think everyone was glad I was eating! I ate like a horse and never gained weight as a kid. I put it on when I was older. But then lost it after having a baby. Thank goodness. I was never fat but I always had an appetite! Well anyways back to your crazy named Cockadoodledo Chicken meal. I saw it and I knew I had to have it. I saw it on Facebook and only caught a glimpse. I had no idea who made it. Facebook showed it to me for a second then changed my page to something else. Thank goodness it was you who made it because I found it again! I am so happy! I can taste this dish again that I had as a little girl. Now an old lady! Bye the way I just love your new house! But don’t you miss the city life? Growing up in Brooklyn then getting married I lived on Central Park West for awhile. Loved it. Moved back to Brooklyn, Ocean Parkway. Now I’m living in Florida since 1981. So I know what the feeling of moving is. It’s awesome. But I do miss living on Central Park West! Well give that guy of yours a good peck on the cheek and of course that sweet doggy Banjo! Our Yorkie *Korkie* says hi to her boy friend ! Take care and Keep On Cookin!
Sal
I cooked this last night (using 1/2 cup of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce). I It was a HUGE hit with 3/4 ppl in my house. I’d like to use a whole wheat pasta next time instead of egg noodles. Do I increase the pressure cook time or the natural release time, and by how much?
Thank you
Deborah Lubell
This sound so good I was wondering if you can sub the chicken with Canned Tuna to make a tuna noodle casserole
Deborah D Johnson
That’s a great idea! And I am making a side note to do that! Yummy!
Jaimie
Is this good leftovers and warmed up? Should I add any liquid when warming up? Thank you!
Jeffrey
Sure is! Just add a little more cream or milk while heating!
Beth H.
This was “COCK-A-DOODLE-LICIOUS”
My family loved it and I will make it a regular dinner option!
Thanks for another great recipe!
Diane
Hi Jeffrey!
What a fantastic recipe👍 I care for my Mother-in-Law with Alzheimer’s and have had a difficult time getting her to eat. So, I’m staring at a package of frozen chicken breast and some mushrooms and I remembered this recipe (yes, the name stuck!😃). Well, I just want to say the whole family loved this dish – including my Mother-in-Law. We had a great meal with veggies from my garden. My Mother-in-Law had 2 servings! She called it “fancy Chicken a la King” and I just smiled. I know this is a small thing but it was a happy moment with family. Thank you and I wish you every success❤️
Jeffrey
This literally made my day, Diane. Thank you so SO much for sharing!
Jerry S.
And Jeffrey, you also made my day with this recipe as it contains three things I just love: pasta, mushrooms, and chicken (vs. red meat). I tried making it for the first time last night but with Farfelle noodles and substituted milk due to not having cream or half & half. Well, both myself and the wife just loved this recipe and will make it again!
The other pasta dish I really like a lot is chili mac, with ground beef, onions, mushrooms, olives, green peppers, elbow macaroni, et el, and of course, chili powder. Did you already create a recipe for this sort of dish? If not, I surely look forward to one forthcoming. 🙂
Cheers,
Jerry.
Tokyo, Japan
Deb
I just made this for lunch today. DELICIOUS! Thank you for helping me overcome the ‘fear’ of a. Instant pot. Love your recipes.
Cecilia
Made this last night. It was good but very salty. After reading over your recipe again, I realized I used Better Than Bouillon for the broth. After looking at your pictures, I realized I made a mistake and this is probably what made it too salty. Do you just use canned broth?
Amy Connolly
I used better than bouillon and made broth for this recipe and it was not overly salty I however did leave out the optional seasoned salt at the end after tasting and deciding it was not needed.
Bonne
Thank looks so wonderful, I know I would love it but unfortunately my hubby won’t eat “Fungus”. Can I leave out the mushrooms? Thank you for all of your wonderful recipes!
Caroline S
Wow! Tried this recipe today and it is amazing! So flavourful and creamy. It’s definitely a new fave. I can’t wait to have the leftovers tomorrow. Thanks Jeffrey.
Debbie J
OMG!!! I used chicken thighs because it’s what had and forgot the garlic herb cheese but it’s so good. Thank again for an amazing dish. Have to run! I am eating it right now!
Mary
Did you make any adjustments when using chicken thighs? Thank you in advance for your help!
Kate
I could not find Bousin in my Adirondack market. They had Alouette garlic and herb spreadable cheese. Do you think that would work or should I stick with cream cheese?
Alison
Amazing! What a nice, delicious comfort food. New family favorite.
Ron
What is the nutritional info and also what is a serving size
Kris
Ron, I’m also looking for nutrition info on this recipe.
Amy Connolly
This turned out amazing! So much flavor. Another winner winner chicken dinner!!
Judi
Oh my gosh! This was so good! My hubby inhaled it! And so darn easy! It will be a regular rotation! You are a genius! Keep them coming.