Description
This Chicken Noodle Casserole is a comforting, creamy, and cheesy dish featuring tender chicken, wide egg noodles, and a savory mushroom sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners and family-friendly meals that combine protein, carbs, and veggies all in one easy-to-clean casserole dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
Pasta
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Other
- Butter or olive oil, for greasing casserole dish
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to prevent mushy texture in the casserole.
- Mix the Creamy Base: In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Add Chicken and Veggies: Fold the cooked chicken pieces and frozen peas and carrots into the creamy mixture to distribute flavors evenly.
- Combine with Noodles: Gently mix the cooked noodles into the bowl with the sauce, chicken, and vegetables, making sure each noodle is coated thoroughly.
- Bake Until Golden and Bubbling: Grease a casserole dish with butter or olive oil, transfer the mixture into it, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top if desired. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the casserole is bubbling hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep and great flavor.
- Undercook noodles slightly to avoid sogginess after baking.
- Freeze leftovers in individual portions for easy future meals.
- Layer cheese halfway through baking for extra gooey texture.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme just before serving for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg