Description
This comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole combines tender cooked chicken, al dente egg noodles, and a creamy chicken soup base, mixed with vegetables and topped with a crispy cheddar breadcrumb crust. It’s a quick and easy baked dish perfect for a family dinner, delivering warm flavors and satisfying textures in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups dry egg noodles (about 8 oz)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas or veggie medley
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and cook noodles: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Cook the dry egg noodles in boiling water until they are al dente according to the package instructions, then drain them thoroughly.
- Combine casserole ingredients: In a 2-quart baking dish, mix together the cooked noodles, diced chicken, condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, frozen peas or veggie medley, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, and melted butter, mixing well to create a crumbly topping.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumb mixture evenly over the noodle and chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly. For a golden, crispy top, broil for an additional 1 minute if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen peas with other vegetables like carrots or green beans.
- Using leftover cooked chicken is a great way to reduce prep time.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheese and milk.
- Ensure noodles are not overcooked as they will continue to cook in the oven.
- Broiling at the end is optional but adds a nice crunchy texture to the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken noodle casserole, creamy chicken casserole, baked chicken pasta, easy family dinner, comfort food casserole
