Description
This Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish that combines tender shredded chicken, wide egg noodles, creamy soup and sour cream, mixed vegetables, and a melty cheese topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a perfect family-friendly meal ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Noodles
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
Mix-Ins
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- Onion powder, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella, mixed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Cook Noodles: Boil the egg noodles until al dente, approximately 8 minutes, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and fully cooked. Allow to cool before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour the mixture evenly into the dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using low-sodium chicken broth helps control the salt level in the dish.
- You can substitute mixed cheese for your preference, but a blend of cheddar and mozzarella provides great flavor and melt.
- The casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add an extra 5-10 minutes to the bake time if baking cold.
- For a crispy topping, add breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
