Description
Old School Chicken Noodle Casserole is a comforting, classic dish made with tender chicken, egg noodles, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, this casserole is a family favorite that’s quick and easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups egg noodles, cooked
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked egg noodles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chicken substitutes: Rotisserie or leftover baked chicken works great.
- Cheesy twist: Swap cheddar for gouda or add more cheese for an extra creamy result.
- Vegetable options: Add peas, corn, or sautéed mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the casserole and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freezing: Store baked or unbaked casserole in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg