Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole wraps classic comfort into every warm bite. Rich sauce and tender noodles make it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen peas and carrots, thawed
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups coarsely crushed butter crackers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and boil a large pot of salted water. Cook 12 oz wide egg noodles for precisely 7 minutes until barely tender.
- Drain noodles and set them aside. Grab a large mixing bowl to combine 2 cans of cream of chicken soup with 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Add 3 cups of shredded chicken to the creamy mixture. Fold in ½ small finely chopped yellow onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 12 oz thawed frozen peas and carrots.
- Gently incorporate the cooked noodles into the chicken mixture, ensuring everything blends evenly.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it flat and smooth.
- Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Toss 1 ½ cups crushed butter crackers with the melted butter in a separate bowl.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs across the entire casserole surface.
- Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges bubble.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup to control salt content and customize flavor to your preference.
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly version that’s equally delicious and comforting.
- Fresh rotisserie chicken works better than canned for more authentic, richer taste and tender meat texture.
- Break crackers into uneven pieces for a more rustic, crunchy topping that adds interesting texture to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg