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Get ready for your new favorite weeknight dinner: Creamy Turkey and Noodles! This dish is pure comfort food that practically makes itself, landing on your table as a quick, hearty, and unbelievably delicious meal. It’s the perfect solution for those busy evenings when you want something satisfying without all the fuss.
You’ll love how effortlessly this recipe comes together, especially if you’re looking to use up some leftover turkey (or even chicken!). We’re talking tender noodles, succulent turkey, all swimming in a rich, velvety sauce that’s just begging to be devoured.
So, if you’re craving a cozy, no-stress dinner that’s guaranteed to be a hit with everyone at the table, look no further. This is comfort food at its finest, ready to become a staple in your rotation!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Pure comfort food perfection. This dish is a warm, cozy hug in a bowl, with its creamy sauce, tender noodles, and savory turkey. It’s comfort food at its delicious best!
- Your leftover turkey’s new best friend. Easily transform cooked turkey (or chicken!) into an incredibly simple, fuss-free, and totally satisfying new meal. Dinner just got a whole lot easier!
- A weeknight hit for everyone. Quick to make, a breeze to clean up, and absolutely guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for smiles all around the dinner table!
Creamy Turkey and Noodles Ingredients and Substitutions
- 16 ounces bowtie pasta – uncooked
- ¼ cup butter
- 16 ounces frozen mixed veggies
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 14-16 ounces turkey breast – cooked and chopped
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups Italian cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Creamy Turkey and Noodles
- PREP. Preheat oven to 350.
- PASTA. Cook pasta as directed on package.
- VEGGIES + SAUCE. While pasta is cooking, add butter to a large pot. Add frozen veggies and cook until thawed. Add flour and cook and stir for 1 – 2 minutes. Stir in milk and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened and then add turkey, soup, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- BAKE. Drain pasta and add to sauce. Stir until well combined and then spoon into a greased 9×13 pan. Cover and place in the oven.
- CHEESE. Top with cheese and cook for 25 – 30 minutes. Cook uncovered for an additional 10 – 15 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Turkey Noodles
Ingredients
- 16 ounces bowtie pasta, uncooked
- ¼ cup butter
- 16 ounces frozen mixed veggies
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 14-16 ounces turkey breast, cooked and chopped
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1-1 ½ cups Italian cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Cook pasta as directed on package.
- While pasta is cooking, add butter to a large pot. Add frozen veggies and cook until thawed. Add flour and cook and stir for 1 – 2 minutes.
- Stir in milk and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened and then add turkey, soup, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Drain pasta and add to sauce. Stir until well combined and then spoon into a greased 9×13 pan. Cover and place in the oven.
- Top with cheese and cook for 25 – 30 minutes. Cook uncovered for an additional 10 – 15 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave and larger servings in the oven or on the stovetop if need be.
This is the perfect type of casserole to take to the neighbors! If you would like to prepare this casserole and freeze before baking I would suggest preparing it in a disposable foil pan. Then cover with the lid, or foil and place in the freezer. This should last about 2-3 months.
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This recipe was originally published November 2016.
Delicious. I subbed milk for cream and added 8 oz cream cheese. Used only 1/4 c sour cream and only 1 can soup. I was using what I had on hand.
Creamy and savory and easy to make. It was a nice change from our typical chicken and Alfredo pasta dinner.
Made this a few nights ago and my boys gobbled it all up! They loved it(plus it has vegetables too;))
Love this idea for leftover Turkey!
This is delicious! It’s like turkey pot pie in pasta form!
This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make creamy turkey and noodles recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
This was so yummy! Fast & easy too!
This is so hearty and flavorful! The kids devoured it too!
We make this every year after Thanksgiving. We always have turkey left, so this is on the menu! It’s such a comforting meal!
A great way to use leftover turkey. Creamy and perfect with the pasta and veggies.
I forgot to add. ..Looks like the picture!
My family of four really enjoyed this dish! Definitely would add more cheese…But we really like cheese. Served with some garlic bread by candle light makes this even more special. We give it a 4.5 out of 5 star?
Yay!! I am so glad to hear that! Thank you for trying it!
Am a little confused on steps 5 and 6. It says to cover and put in oven, doesn’t say for how long, then step 6 says to top with cheese and cook 25-30 minutes, then uncovered 10-15 minutes. that would be around 45 minutes cook time, however it states cook time is 1 hour. thanks for you help.
I was wondering the same thing. I’m going to cook covered for 20 mins then add cheese and cook the 25 mins uncovered. Hopefully that’s close enough!
So, cover with cheese before cooking & cover & bake for 25-30 minutes, then uncover & bake an additional 10-15 minutes. All ovens vary, so baking times will vary, but I will need to fix that in the post 🙂
Add cheese before cooking, then cover & bake for 25-30 minutes. Uncover & bake for 10-15 minutes longer. It’s not quite an hour, though ovens vary, so it may take longer.
The flavor was spot on for turkey pot pie. 16 oz of pasta way too much. 8 oz would be plenty. More vegetables please. Make sauce with more vegetables, put in pan, top with crust. Perfect pot pie. If you want it to be a pasta dish 8 oz pasta.
I am glad you liked the flavor 🙂 Thank you!
Hi!
I’m currently working on a blog post about Thanksgiving leftover recipes for a company blog. Could I share a link to your recipe, and one photo on our website? Let me know. Thanks!
What exactly do you mean by “Italian cheese”? There are several of them and I would like to know what you mean.
I just used the Kraft shredded Italian cheese. Really, if you have a preference, you could add what you like 🙂 Hope you like it!
I cant wait to make this recipe it looks so yummy. My family is going to love it I shared your recipe on my blog at http://countrymotheronabudget.blogspot.com/2016/11/creamy-turkey-and-noodles.html
It’s delicious!! Thanks so much!!
These are the best! A family favorite for us!!
Thanks for sharing and stopping by!!