Description
This comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole combines tender shredded chicken, egg noodles, mixed vegetables, and a creamy sauce topped with cheesy breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for a hearty family dinner, it’s an easy-to-make, one-dish meal full of classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 ounce egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (such as rotisserie chicken)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 10.5 ounce condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom soup)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or dried parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup and whole milk, stirring until smooth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Combine Noodles and Chicken: Add the cooked egg noodles, frozen mixed vegetables, shredded chicken, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to distribute ingredients uniformly.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the plain bread crumbs with the melted butter until crumbs are well coated, creating a flavorful and crispy topping.
- Add Cheese and Bread Crumb Topping: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the noodle mixture in the baking dish. Then, distribute the buttery bread crumbs evenly on top to form a golden crust once baked.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling hot throughout.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh or dried parsley if desired before serving warm for maximum flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for a different flavor profile if preferred.
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor, but any cooked shredded chicken works well.
- For a crunchier topping, you can add some grated Parmesan cheese to the bread crumb mixture.
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
