Here’s a classic, comforting chicken and noodle casserole recipe — creamy, cozy, and easy to customize.
🍗 Classic Chicken & Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional but recommended)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz) or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
- In a large bowl, mix:
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Milk
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt & pepper
- Stir in cooked chicken, vegetables, and noodles.
- Spread mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.
- Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Easy Variations
- Add sautéed mushrooms or celery for extra flavor.
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add a dash of poultry seasoning or paprika for warmth.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A from-scratch (no canned soup) version
- A healthier/lighter version
- A slow cooker version
- A freezer-friendly version
- Or a creamy baked chicken spaghetti-style version 😊
