Easy Cheesy Noodle Dinner

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A quick, cheesy noodle dish featuring tender pasta, turkey or chicken, and peas, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with rich flavors and creamy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. uncooked extra wide noodles
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. cubed turkey or chicken
  • 1 1/2 c. frozen English peas

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent.
  3. Stir in all-purpose flour until smooth, then gradually add evaporated milk and water, stirring constantly.
  4. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture boils and thickens.
  5. Add shredded Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  6. Stir in salt, pepper, cooked noodles, cubed turkey or chicken, and thawed peas.
  7. Heat thoroughly and serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

563 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.9g 34% DV
Total Fat 40.9g 52% DV
Carbs 31.9g 12% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9968.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 232.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 122.5mg 41% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 174.3mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 22.7mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 215mg 17% DV
Iron 2.4mg 14% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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