Description
This Chicken Noodle Casserole is a comforting and creamy oven-baked dish featuring tender egg noodles, juicy cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for a family meal, it’s easy to prepare and delivers satisfying flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry wide egg noodles
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 20 ounces cream of chicken soup (2 (10-ounce) cans)
- 1 cup milk
- 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (1 package, thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Topping
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick, melted)
Instructions
- Preheat and cook noodles: Preheat your oven to 425℉ (220℃). Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Mix casserole ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, chopped cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, thawed frozen mixed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together well.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the noodle mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is warmed through, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your comforting chicken noodle casserole!
Notes
- Easy to make and perfect for a comforting family meal.
- The cream of chicken soup adds a rich, creamy texture without extra effort.
- You can substitute the mixed vegetables with your favorite fresh or frozen veggies.
- Using cooked chicken (leftover or rotisserie) speeds up preparation.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking helps it set and makes serving easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 704 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg
