Here’s a comforting and hearty Chicken Noodle Casserole—creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a family dinner. 🍗🥘
🍗 Chicken Noodle Casserole
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cups egg noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (for breadcrumbs)
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook Noodles & Veggies
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions and drain.
- Steam or microwave frozen peas and carrots if using.
3️⃣ Mix Casserole
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, noodles, soup, sour cream, cheese, onion, peas and carrots, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until evenly mixed.
4️⃣ Transfer & Top
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Optional: mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top, then add extra shredded cheese.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and the top is golden brown.
6️⃣ Serve
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken for a super quick version.
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- For a creamy texture, stir in ½ cup milk if the mixture seems dry.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version of chicken noodle casserole that cooks hands-off and keeps the noodles soft and creamy. Do you want me to do that?
