Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole comes together faster than your weeknight dinner stress can build up. Comfort waits on your plate with tender noodles, juicy chicken, and a sauce that hugs each bite with pure warmth.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken
- 2 cups Egg Noodles
- 24 ounces Frozen Mixed Vegetables
- 2 10-ounce cans Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 cups Milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon Basil
- ¼ teaspoon Oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to exactly 350°F, preparing a spacious 9×13 inch baking dish with a light spray of cooking oil.
- Whisk 2 cups of milk with 2 cans of cream of chicken soup in a generously sized mixing bowl until the mixture looks smooth and consistent.
- Add 24 oz of frozen mixed vegetables, 2 cups of diced cooked chicken, 2 cups of uncooked egg noodles, and all seasonings: ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp basil, and ¼ tsp oregano.
- Stir all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring every component gets evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the entire contents into your prepared baking dish, spreading the mixture to create an even layer.
- Cover the dish completely with aluminum foil and slide it into the preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
- Carefully remove the foil and return the casserole to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, watching for a golden surface and ensuring noodles reach perfect tenderness.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes, which helps the sauce settle and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Prep your chicken in advance by using rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken to save time and add extra flavor depth.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular egg noodles with gluten-free pasta and use a gluten-free cream of chicken soup.
- If dairy is a concern, substitute milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free cream of chicken soup alternative.
- Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top during the last 15 minutes of baking for a golden, crispy topping that adds rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg