Description
This comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole combines tender shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and tender egg noodles baked to perfection with a crispy buttery cracker topping. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish is kid-friendly, satisfying, and packed with classic American flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
Cheese and Cream Sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked egg noodles, shredded chicken breast, thawed peas and carrots, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined, forming the creamy casserole mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the mixed casserole ingredients evenly inside.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, stir the crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter until combined. Sprinkle this evenly over the top of the casserole to create a crispy, golden topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping turns golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to settle and the dish to cool slightly for easy serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save cooking time and for added flavor.
- Feel free to substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup based on your preference.
- Add sautéed onions or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture variations.
