Easy Chicken Casserole with Noodles (Creamy & Comforting)
A classic, cozy casserole loaded with tender chicken, egg noodles, creamy sauce, and melty cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or using up leftover chicken!
Serves: 6–8
Bake Temp: 350°F (175°C)
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
📝 Ingredients
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12 oz egg noodles
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
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1 cup sour cream
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½ cup milk
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
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1 cup frozen peas & carrots (optional)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried parsley
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional Topping:
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½ cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
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1 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Noodles
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Boil egg noodles according to package directions until just al dente.
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Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Mix the Creamy Base
In a large bowl, combine:
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Cream of chicken soup
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Cream of mushroom soup
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Sour cream
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Milk
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Garlic powder, onion powder, parsley
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Salt & pepper
Stir until smooth.
Step 3: Combine Everything
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Add cooked noodles, shredded chicken, vegetables (if using), and 1 cup of the cheese to the sauce mixture.
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Stir gently until evenly coated.
Step 4: Assemble
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Pour mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
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If using topping, mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole.
Step 5: Bake
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
✨ Variations
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Add sautéed mushrooms or onions
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Swap cheddar for mozzarella or Colby Jack
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Stir in cooked bacon
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Add a dash of hot sauce for a little kick
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Use cream of celery soup instead of mushroom
🧊 Storage
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Refrigerator: up to 4 days
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Freezer: up to 2 months (wrap tightly)
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Reheat covered at 350°F until warmed through
💡 Tips for Best Results
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Slightly undercook noodles so they don’t get mushy.
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Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
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For extra creaminess, stir in 4 oz cream cheese.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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🥦 Broccoli chicken noodle version
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🧀 Extra cheesy deluxe version
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🐔 Slow cooker version
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🍄 From-scratch sauce (no canned soup) version
Just tell me 😊