Description
Comfort meets convenience in this delightful Chicken Noodle Casserole, blending creamy textures with hearty flavors. Cheesy, golden-topped goodness brings warmth to your table, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate 350F (175C), ensuring an even heating environment for the casserole.
- Prepare egg noodles following package instructions, then thoroughly drain to prevent excess moisture.
- Create a flavorful mixture by combining shredded chicken with cream of chicken soup, incorporating milk for smoothness and adding green peas for color and nutrition.
- Enhance the blend with finely chopped onions and minced garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Gently fold the cooked noodles into the chicken mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Sprinkle half the cheese throughout the mixture, creating pockets of melted goodness.
- Transfer the combined ingredients to a lightly greased baking dish, spreading evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Top the casserole with the remaining cheese, creating a golden, crispy layer that will melt during baking.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving, letting the flavors meld and settle.
Notes
- Customize protein easily by swapping chicken with turkey, canned tuna, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free egg noodles or cauliflower rice to make this recipe celiac-friendly and lower-carb.
- Boost vegetable content by adding diced carrots, spinach, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Prepare casserole ahead of time and refrigerate unbaked, then bake when ready to serve for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg