Chicken Noodle Casserole
Hearty, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this Chicken Noodle Casserole is the ultimate family-friendly dinner! Made with tender egg noodles, succulent shredded chicken, and a creamy base of sour cream and cream of chicken soup, this baked casserole is as rich as it is satisfying. Sweet peas, carrots, and a touch of onion add bursts of texture and color, while melted sharp cheddar cheese and buttery breadcrumbs create a luscious golden topping. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep and bakes into a bubbling masterpiece in under an hour. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or looking for a crowd-pleasing casserole, this recipe delivers warmth and deliciousness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a bit of butter or non-stick spray.
Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
Add the thawed peas and carrots, chopped onion, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix again until evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with breadcrumbs. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated with butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheese topping.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty chicken noodle casserole warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3585 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.2 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.1 g | 526% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 963 mg | 321% | |
| Sodium | 7666 mg | 333% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.7 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 259.7 g | 519% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 2362 mg | 182% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 2508 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
