Description
This Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—rich, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken and buttery noodles. It’s a family favorite that comes together quickly with pantry staples, perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or a cozy meal at home. With flavors that please all ages, this easy recipe is also great for meal prep, freezing, or doubling to feed a crowd. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, creamy casseroles, or a hearty dish that feels like a warm hug, this recipe delivers!
Ingredients
12 oz egg noodles
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups frozen peas and carrots
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Boil the egg noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
4. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Add the shredded chicken, peas and carrots, and cooked noodles. Gently combine until everything is coated.
6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
8. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep and extra flavor.
Slightly undercook the noodles to keep them from turning mushy.
Let the casserole rest before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy chicken casserole, easy dinner ideas, chicken noodle bake, comfort food, quick casserole recipe