Description

This Delicious Old-Fashioned Chicken and Noodles Casserole is a comforting classic recipe perfect for family dinners. It blends tender cooked chicken, creamy soups, sour cream, and tender egg noodles, topped with melted cheddar cheese and an optional buttery cracker crust for added texture. This hearty casserole is easy to prepare, baking to a golden bubbly perfection that’s sure to please all ages.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Noodle Mixture

3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
12 oz egg noodles (cooked and drained)
1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Topping (Optional)

1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and for easy cleaning.
Make the Creamy Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Mix Main Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, thawed peas and carrots, cooked egg noodles, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce mixture. Gently stir everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Add Optional Topping: If you are using the optional topping, mix the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with the melted butter in a small bowl, then sprinkle this evenly over the casserole for a crispy, buttery crust.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping turns a golden brown color.
Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This allows it to set slightly for easier portioning and enhanced flavors.

Notes

This dish is perfect for using up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
Feel free to add sautéed onions or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered tightly.
Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 470
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 810 mg
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 29 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg