Description
This Ultimate Chicken Casserole is a comforting and creamy dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Loaded with shredded chicken, noodles, vegetables, and a cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 12 oz egg noodles (cooked and drained)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
For the Topping:
- ½ 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.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cooked noodles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, peas and carrots, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Transfer to dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Add cheese: Top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden topping. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is great for using up rotisserie chicken or holiday leftovers.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or swap in broccoli for extra veggies.
- It freezes well before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
