Description
Craving comfort food that’s rich, creamy, and ridiculously easy to throw together? This Chicken Noodle Casserole is your go-to! Packed with tender egg noodles, juicy chicken, mixed veggies, and a dreamy cream-based sauce, this easy dinner idea is the kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast-for-dinner options, crowd-pleasing dinner ideas, or just need a cozy, easy recipe to warm up your evening, this dish ticks all the boxes. Topped with buttery cracker crumbs, it’s a no-fuss classic that’s both freezer-friendly and kid-approved!
Ingredients
12 oz egg noodles
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1.25 cups crushed butter crackers
4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in the cooked chicken and frozen peas and carrots until evenly coated.
5. Fold in the cooked noodles gently, ensuring everything is combined.
6. Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Mix crushed butter crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Letting the casserole sit before serving helps it firm up for better slices.
For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce mix.
Make sure noodles are just al dente to avoid them becoming mushy during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken noodle casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, casserole recipe, quick meals