Description
Comfort reaches new heights with this easy chicken noodle casserole, blending creamy textures and hearty ingredients. Homemade goodness provides warmth you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (453 to 680 g)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella)
- 8 oz (226 g) wide egg noodles
- 2 cups (480 ml) frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F, preparing a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Boil egg noodles in salted water until tender, approximately 8 minutes, then thoroughly drain.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté in skillet over medium heat until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, roughly 6-7 minutes per side.
- Allow chicken to rest for 3-4 minutes, then shred using two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix shredded chicken, cooked noodles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen vegetables, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheese, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, spreading contents uniformly.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let casserole rest 5-10 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Swap frozen vegetables with fresh seasonal veggies for enhanced nutrition and vibrant color.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a quick time-saving alternative to cooking chicken breasts from scratch.
- Create a gluten-free version by replacing egg noodles with gluten-free pasta and using a gluten-free cream of chicken soup.
- Add extra crunch by sprinkling breadcrumbs or crushed crackers on top before baking for a delightful textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg