Description
Chicken Noodle Casserole is a classic comfort food that combines tender chicken, al dente egg noodles, and mixed vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce topped with melted cheese. This easy, family‑friendly recipe comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Discover step‑by‑step instructions, helpful cooking tips, and creative variations like adding smoked beef or extra herbs to customize the flavor. Ideal for meal‑prep, leftovers stay moist, and so‑
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine noodles, chicken, vegetables, soup, broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish, sprinkle cheese on top, and dot with butter.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add smoked beef or beef chorizo for extra flavor. For a lighter version
- use reduced‑fat cheese and low‑sodium broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Chicken Noodle Casserole, easy chicken casserole, creamy noodle bake, quick family dinner, chicken noodle bake recipe, comfort food casserole, weeknight chicken dinner, one‑dish chicken meal