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Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie is a spin off of traditional shepherd's pie. Instead of hamburger on the bottom, this casserole has chicken and noodles on the bottom with mashed potatoes on top.  It's like eating Thanksgiving dinner on a regular week night.
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Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie - A Chicken and Noodles Casserole Recipe

Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie is a spin off of traditional shepherd's pie. Instead of hamburger on the bottom, this casserole has chicken and noodles on the bottom with mashed potatoes on top.  It's like eating Thanksgiving dinner on a regular week night.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Casserole, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and noodles casserole, chicken and noodles over mashed potatoes, chicken and noodles shepherd's pie
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 839kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 8 ounces medium egg noodles (I prefer homestyle or old fashioned)
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 32 ounces prepared, refrigerated mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 1 - 2 Tablespoons butter, cubed or sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring chicken broth to a simmer; cook noodles until tender. Add a little water if they become dry.
    Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie is a spin off of traditional shepherd's pie. Instead of hamburger on the bottom, this casserole has chicken and noodles on the bottom with mashed potatoes on top.  It's like eating Thanksgiving dinner on a regular week night.
  • Stir in cream of chicken soup, chicken, and black pepper to the cooked noodles.
    Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie is a spin off of traditional shepherd's pie. Instead of hamburger on the bottom, this casserole has chicken and noodles on the bottom with mashed potatoes on top.  It's like eating Thanksgiving dinner on a regular week night.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
    Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie is a spin off of traditional shepherd's pie. Instead of hamburger on the bottom, this casserole has chicken and noodles on the bottom with mashed potatoes on top.  It's like eating Thanksgiving dinner on a regular week night.
  • Mix an egg into the prepared mashed potatoes.
    Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie is a spin off of traditional shepherd's pie. Instead of hamburger on the bottom, this casserole has chicken and noodles on the bottom with mashed potatoes on top.  It's like eating Thanksgiving dinner on a regular week night.
  • Spread of top the noodles in the casserole.
    Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie is a spin off of traditional shepherd's pie. Instead of hamburger on the bottom, this casserole has chicken and noodles on the bottom with mashed potatoes on top.  It's like eating Thanksgiving dinner on a regular week night.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
    Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie is a spin off of traditional shepherd's pie. Instead of hamburger on the bottom, this casserole has chicken and noodles on the bottom with mashed potatoes on top.  It's like eating Thanksgiving dinner on a regular week night.
  • Add butter to the top, and continue to cook for 5 additional minutes.
    Chicken and Noodle Shepherd's Pie is a spin off of traditional shepherd's pie. Instead of hamburger on the bottom, this casserole has chicken and noodles on the bottom with mashed potatoes on top.  It's like eating Thanksgiving dinner on a regular week night.

Notes

  • Think of this as a Thanksgiving casserole.  It has classic chicken and noodles topped with buttery mashed potatoes. 
  • If desired, you can use leftover chicken and noodles or leftover mashed potatoes, or both!
  • I prefer to use medium egg noodles, the old fashioned or homestyle kind. 
  • I've also used prepared boxed mashed potatoes instead of refrigerated mashed potatoes, on occasion. 
  • Be sure to add the egg to the prepared mashed potatoes to thicken them up.  This keep the two layers separated during cooking. 
  • The butter on top of the mashed potatoes is optional, but really, not optional because butter makes everything better. 
  • Love Thanksgiving-inspired casseroles? Try these Thanksgiving Leftover Crescents. 
  • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 839kcal | Carbohydrates: 154g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1135mg | Potassium: 1923mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 123mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg