Description
This chicken noodle casserole recipe is a classic comfort food dish featuring tender chicken, egg noodles, and vegetables in a creamy sauce topped with melted cheese. It's an easy, family-friendly meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. Quick to make and packed with flavor, this casserole is sure to become a go-to dinner option.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, peas and carrots, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked noodles until well combined.
- Transfer to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs, if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and the top is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can swap out the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a different flavor.
- Add a crispy breadcrumb topping by mixing the crumbs with melted butter before sprinkling on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg