Description
This Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a comforting, creamy baked dish featuring tender shredded chicken, cooked egg noodles, and a delightful blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick family dinner, it’s topped with buttery crushed crackers for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, thawed peas and carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture thoroughly until well blended. Then fold in the shredded cheddar cheese carefully.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole’s surface to create a crunchy golden topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dish to set.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup or homemade white sauce for variation.
- Add sautéed onions or mushrooms to enhance taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
