Description
This easy chicken noodle casserole is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken and egg noodles. It’s a cozy, one-dish dinner the whole family will love. Great for busy weeknights or whenever you need a warm, hearty meal on the table fast.
Ingredients
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12 oz egg noodles
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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup crushed butter crackers or breadcrumbs (for topping)
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2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in the shredded chicken, peas and carrots, and cooked noodles. Mix until well combined.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
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In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Swap in frozen mixed vegetables if you like more variety.
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Use leftover turkey or ham as a substitute for chicken.
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For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or Italian seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg