Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
This easy chicken noodle casserole is made with egg noodles, a creamy sauce, chicken, mixed veggies and a crunchy topping! It's cozy and comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (about 8 ounces) dry egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ,optional
- 2-3 Tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon butter , melted
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Cook noodles. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- Combine ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked noodles, 2 cups chicken, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 bag frozen vegetables, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well combined. Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Make topping. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, if using, 2-3 Tablespoons breadcrumbs, and 1 Tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle on top of the casserole.
- Bake. Bake 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
Notes
Vegetables: You can use fresh vegetables, if you prefer. Simply add them to the pasta water the last few minutes of cooking the pasta.
Chicken: If you don't have cooked chicken on hand, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken or make your own shredded chicken at home.
Variation:
- Feel free to make the sauce cheesier by adding 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese to the sauce, if desired.
- Use whatever cheese you like for the topping, such as pepper jack or Swiss.
- Make the topping crunchier by using crushed Ritz crackers or potato chips in place of breadcrumbs.
- I love to add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley if I have it on hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 746kcal, Carbohydrates: 96g, Protein: 41g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 180mg, Sodium: 1049mg, Potassium: 562mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 487IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 184mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
