Description
This Crunchy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Veggies is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for a quick dinner, easy family meal, or cozy weekend dish. Packed with tender chicken, creamy noodles, colorful vegetables, and topped with a crispy golden crunch, it’s one of those easy recipes that fits perfectly into your collection of dinner ideas and food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken shredded
3 cups egg noodles cooked
1 cup green peas
1 cup carrots diced
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
3 tbsp butter melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish lightly.
2. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth.
4. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the sauce and stir well.
5. Combine cooked noodles, shredded chicken, peas, carrots, and cheese into the mixture.
6. Transfer everything into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter in a small bowl.
8. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
10. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and added flavor.
Do not overcook noodles to avoid a mushy texture after baking.
Add topping just before baking to keep it crispy and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, casserole, chicken recipe, comfort food, family meal