Description
Comforting chicken noodle casserole delivers classic American home cooking with creamy, cheesy goodness. Hearty layers of tender noodles, juicy chicken, and rich sauce create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
Carbohydrates:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 milliliters) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Prepare egg noodles according to package instructions, then thoroughly drain in a colander, shaking off excess water.
- Combine shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and milk in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a creamy base.
- Fold in mixed vegetables, seasoning the mixture with a delicate balance of salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently incorporate the cooked noodles into the chicken and vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the combined ingredients to a lightly greased baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese across the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
- Blend bread crumbs with melted butter in a separate bowl, creating a golden, crispy topping mixture.
- Sprinkle the buttery bread crumb mixture over the cheese layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly and appetizing.
Notes
- Make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free egg noodles and cream of chicken soup, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting meal.
- Prep vegetables ahead of time to cut down on cooking day stress, chopping carrots, peas, or celery the night before saves precious minutes.
- Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar or monterey jack for a unique flavor twist that keeps the casserole exciting.
- Swap chicken for rotisserie or leftover turkey to create a versatile one-dish wonder that reduces food waste and maximizes flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg