Description
This comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole combines tender egg noodles, cooked chicken, creamy soup, mixed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with buttery breadcrumbs. It’s an easy-to-make, hearty family meal perfect for weeknights or cozy gatherings.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 425℉ to prepare it for baking the casserole.
- Cook Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, chopped cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, thawed mixed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly to prevent sticking. Pour the noodle mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted unsalted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole for a crispy finish.
- Bake: Place the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dish is warmed through and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly. Enjoy your delicious chicken noodle casserole!
Notes
- Easy to make and wonderfully creamy, this casserole is a comforting and classic family meal.
- Use leftover cooked chicken to save time and add flavor.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese variety.
- Breadcrumb topping adds a delightful crunch but can be omitted for a softer texture.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference.
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
