Speedy Weeknight Chicken Casserole
Busy weeknights just got easier with this Speedy Weeknight Chicken Casserole—an effortless, family-friendly dinner packed with comforting flavors and wholesome ingredients. This creamy casserole combines tender shredded chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a medley of colorful mixed vegetables, all coated in a velvety sauce made from cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Topped with buttery breadcrumbs and melted cheddar cheese, it bakes to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find pantry staples, this recipe is perfect for those hectic evenings when you need a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal on the table fast. Plus, it reheats beautifully, making it a great option for leftovers or meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 8 ounces egg noodles, uncooked
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a light layer of butter and set aside.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions, typically 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen mixed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Fold the cooked and drained egg noodles into the chicken mixture. Make sure everything is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter together. Sprinkle this breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.8 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.1 g | 410% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 910 mg | 303% | |
| Sodium | 4556 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.0 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 237.0 g | 474% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1539 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2360 mg | 50% | |
*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.
