Description
This Honey Sesame Chicken Noodle Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole combining tender chicken, flavorful Asian-seasoned noodles, and a medley of vegetables in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. Baked to perfection, this one-dish meal is ideal for busy weeknights and serves four generously.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Noodles
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, uncooked
- 1 (10.8-ounce) frozen vegetable medley (Asian medley recommended)
Sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Noodles and Vegetables: Place the uncooked 8 ounces of spaghetti noodles evenly at the bottom of the baking dish, then spread the frozen vegetable medley on top.
- Add Chicken Pieces: Arrange the cut chicken breast pieces evenly over the noodles and vegetables for even cooking.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
- Pour Sauce: Pour this flavorful sauce mixture evenly over the noodles, vegetables, and chicken to ensure all ingredients absorb the seasoning during baking.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. This initial covered baking helps the noodles soften and the chicken start cooking through.
- Uncover, Stir, and Continue Baking: Remove the foil carefully, gently stir the mixture to loosen noodles from the bottom, then bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and noodles are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for a fresh and nutty finish before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute spaghetti noodles with other pasta like linguine or thin egg noodles if preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce and pasta alternatives.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes can introduce a spicy kick to the dish if desired.
