Description
This Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make family dinner that combines tender egg noodles, shredded chicken, and a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a crispy buttery cracker crust. Perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep, it’s packed with savory flavors and a satisfying texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Chicken
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Topping
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook the noodles: Boil the egg noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain well to avoid soggy casserole.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine the filling: Stir the shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and thawed peas and carrots into the sauce mixture. Then gently fold in the cooked noodles, mixing carefully to keep the noodles intact.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the noodle and chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheese layer to create a crispy topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the dish is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after baking to set. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For convenience, use rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken.
- Add sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, or diced bell peppers for extra vegetables and nutrition.
- This casserole freezes well—assemble it ahead of time and bake from frozen, adding 15 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
