Description
Chicken Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and egg noodles, all baked to perfection with a crispy cheese topping. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole is not only delicious but also budget-friendly. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a comforting dinner that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or protein options for even more variety.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry egg noodles (about 8 oz)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas or veggie medley
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Cook egg noodles al dente according to package instructions; drain well.
- In a baking dish, mix together the drained noodles, diced chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, frozen peas or veggie medley, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by mixing shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, and melted butter.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the noodle mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly; broil for an additional minute for a golden crust if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 275g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg