Description
This Chicken Noodle Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish combining tender cooked chicken, egg noodles, and a flavorful blend of vegetables and cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole is easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection with a crispy breadcrumb topping, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Cook Noodles: Boil salted water and cook the egg noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds to release its flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cooked egg noodles, shredded chicken, sautéed onion and garlic, thawed peas and carrots, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until evenly blended.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, pour the noodle mixture into the dish, and spread evenly for uniform baking.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. If using, combine breadcrumbs with melted butter and distribute evenly over the cheese for a crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster and convenient prep.
- You can add mushrooms or substitute other vegetables such as broccoli or green beans to customize your casserole.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
