Description
This Ultimate Chicken Casserole is a comforting and creamy dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Loaded with tender chicken, egg noodles, vegetables, and a cheesy topping, it’s a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix casserole ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, noodles, soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup cheese, peas, corn, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer and top: Spread mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese. Mix crushed crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Customize with sautéed mushrooms or different vegetables.
- Enhance flavor with Dijon mustard or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
