Description
This Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and noodles, all baked together to create a warm, cheesy, and satisfying dish. Perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked noodles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the peas if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- If desired, top the casserole with breadcrumbs and dot with butter for a crunchy, golden topping.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your comforting, cheesy chicken noodle casserole!
Notes
- For a healthier version, use low-fat sour cream and a reduced-fat cream of chicken soup.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, corn, or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- If you have leftover rotisserie chicken, it works perfectly for this recipe to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg