Cozy Chicken Noodle Casserole
A heartwarming Chicken Noodle Casserole that fills your belly and warms your soul, perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Egg Noodles
- 2 cups Chicken Breast, cooked and diced
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning and cooking until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Create the casserole base by mixing egg noodles, chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, and melted butter in a large bowl, then stir in salt and pepper.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese into the noodle mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add veggies like peas or carrots for a nutrition boost or try different cheeses for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, comfort food, family meal, easy recipe