Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and satisfying Chicken Casserole. Loaded with tender chicken, noodles, and a rich cheesy sauce, this dish is a family favorite that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie or baked)
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles or elbow macaroni
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Casserole: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, noodles, cheese, and vegetables. Mix well and transfer to the baking dish.
- Add Topping: Mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is freezer-friendly—assemble, cover tightly, and freeze before baking.
- Swap in broccoli or green beans for variety.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
