Description
Chicken noodle casserole brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table, turning simple ingredients into a warm, satisfying meal that hugs your taste buds with nostalgia. Creamy noodles and tender chicken come together in one hearty dish that makes weeknight dinners feel like a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups dry egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup frozen peas or veggie medley
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Topping:
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of egg noodles in salted water for 6-7 minutes until tender, then thoroughly drain your pasta.
- Grab a 2-quart baking dish and combine 2 cups of diced cooked chicken, 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk, 1 cup frozen peas, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Gently fold your drained noodles into the chicken mixture, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
- Mix ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a separate small bowl.
- Sprinkle the cheese-breadcrumb blend across the entire surface of your casserole, creating an even coating.
- Heat your oven to 425°F and place the casserole inside for exactly 20 minutes until the edges bubble and the top turns golden.
- Optional: Switch your oven to broil and toast the topping for 1 additional minute to achieve a crispy, bronzed surface.
Notes
- Perfectly cooked noodles are key, so drain them just before they’re completely done to prevent mushiness when baking.
- Swap frozen mixed vegetables for fresh seasonal veggies or your favorite produce for a personalized touch.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and breadcrumbs, and check that your cream soup is also gluten-free.
- To make this dish lighter, substitute low-fat milk and use a reduced-fat cream soup for a healthier casserole without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 399 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg