Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole is comfort food at its finest! Soft and slightly chewy noodles, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy and cheesy sauce and a buttery cracker topping. This will become a family favorite! There is just something about the combination of chicken and a warm pasta. There are so many ways to make a hearty meal with just those two ingredients. I especially love them as chicken and dumplings or chicken noodle soup!

Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

This casserole is perfect for busy nights. There is very little hands-on time needed. Other than boiling the noodles and cutting up some cooked chicken, you pretty much just throw everything together in a large bowl, stir until combined and bake. This casserole is quickly becoming one of my go-to recipes. Not only is it extremely easy to throw together, but it makes a bunch and the leftovers are great to have on hand during the week. Isn’t that why we all love casseroles . . . they are easy to make and they feed a bunch of people.

Ingredients for Chicken Noodle Casserole:

Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles: To thaw, place on paper towels on plate or counter for 15-30 minutes separating them as they thaw. Chicken breasts: Save prep time and cook and cube ahead of time. Or use store-bought rotisserie chicken or any leftover chicken meat you may have (grilled chicken also tastes wonderful with this recipe.) Frozen peas and carrots: I love keeping frozen veggies on hand to throw in whatever recipe I need them in! Thaw for 30 minutes before preparing the casserole. Corn: 1 can, drained Cream of chicken soup: Great chicken flavor and gives thickness to the base. Cream of mushroom or creamy of celery work great also! Milk: Adds a hint of sweetness and smoothness. Sour Cream: A tangy smooth addition to the casserole. Dried onion flakes: They will reconstitute with the liquid and add onion Italian seasoning: Usually a blend of dried Italian-inspired herbs such as basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, and thyme. Garlic powder: I love garlic in everything! Salt and pepper: To taste Shredded Cheddar cheese: The cheese gives the perfect crisp taste to the recipe. Ritz crackers: These will be part of a topping added in the last 10 minutes of baking. Use panko bread crumbs or regular bread crumbs if you prefer. Unsalted butter:Melted and combined with the Ritz cracker topping. Grated Parmesan cheese: Optional in the topping.

How to Make Chicken Casserole:

Ideas for How to Serve and Save:

Make ahead for your family or deliver to a friend: You can make this recipe up to 24 hours ahead of time. Slightly undercook the egg noodles. Assemble, cover tightly with foil and refrigerate. Write directions on the tinfoil if giving to a friend or leaving for a babysitter. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time. Serve with: Shredded brussels sprouts, Tomato cucumber salad, Roasted Vegetables, Wedge salad, Olive Garden breadsticks Save: To freeze, only boil noodles for 4 minutes. Assemble and bake according to directions, and allow to cool. Cover really well with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, bake from frozen for 1 ½ hours (still covered with foil.) Then uncover and bake for another 20-40 minutes or so, or until it’s hot and bubbly.

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.