This Chicken Noodle Bake is loaded with shredded chicken, creamy sauce, all tossed with egg noodles and veggies and topped with cheese! Whether it’s been a busy day or you’re just in the mood for a cozy dinner, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser every time.
This is a great dish for family dinners, sharing with friends or neighbors, too.
★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
This recipe is as simple to make as lasagna — even easier since you don't even need to layer. Made with cooked chicken and noodles in a creamy, seasoned white sauce, plus veggies, it's a full meal in one pan.
Serve with a side salad and garlic bread to make this go even further. I find this feeds up to 10 people easily. So it's great for small gatherings or big families.
Made with egg noodles, this stores well, so leftovers can be taken for lunches.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
You'll need some pantry staples and pre-cooked chicken, making this a simple go-to dinner with ingredients you may already have on hand.
Here's everything you'll need:
- Chicken. I used cooked shredded rotisserie chicken breasts.
- Wide egg noodles. Try no-yolk noodles to cut fat.
- Frozen peas and carrots. Thaw first by running under warm water to cut down bake time.
- Cream of chicken soup. You can use canned or make your own white sauce and add chicken bouillion if you prefer.
- Cream of mushroom soup. Canned or make your own white sauce and add chopped, cooked (or canned) mushrooms.
- Sour cream. I prefer to use the full-fat variety for the best flavor.
- Milk. Any type works. Lighter milks will be less creamy but lower in fat.
- Seasonings: Garlic salt, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Colby Jack cheese. Or choose your cheese of choice.
- Ritz Crackers - Crushed. These are optional but add a nice crunch to the top. Feel free to skip these if you'd like.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
This casserole comes together in a few simple steps.
Here's a look at the process:
- Cook noodle and drain.
- Mix together sauce ingredients.
- Combine chicken, veggies, noodles, and sauce.
- Transfer to casserole dish.
- Top with cheese.
- Bake.
- Add Ritz cracker crumbs, if desired.
- Bake until bubbling.
- Garnish and serve.
Simple as that!
★ Tips & FAQs ★
How to store, heat, and freeze:
Chicken Noodle Bake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or microwave until heated through.
To Freeze: Assemble the casserole without baking. Cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.
*NOTE: Egg noodles can sometimes become soft after freezing. To avoid this, undercook the noodles slightly before assembling the casserole and ensure there’s plenty of sauce to keep the dish creamy.
What are substitutions that I can make?
Colby Jack Cheese: Swap with Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar for a different flavor. You can also use a blend of cheeses for added flavor.
Frozen Peas and Carrots: Use fresh or canned vegetables instead. You can also use different veggies entirely. Keep the quantity the same if making a substitution.
What should I serve with this Chicken Noodle Bake?
Serve with a roasted vegetable or simple side salad, garlic bread, and/or dinner rolls for a complete meal.
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 16 oz frozen peas and carrots (2 cups)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Garnish
- chopped fresh parsley optional
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers optional for crunch
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook noodles. Cook noodles in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper.
- Combine casserole ingredients. Add cooked noodles, peas, carrots, and shredded chicken to sauce and stir until well combined.
- Transfer to baking dish. Pour mixture into lightly greased baking dish to help prevent noodles from sticking to pan. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.Add crushed Ritz crackers on top during last 10 minutes of baking, if desired.
- Let cook, garnish, and serve. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with parsley, if desired. Spoon onto plates and serve.
Notes
- To speed up cook time, thaw veggies under warm water before adding to casserole.
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