Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a creamy, comforting bake with tender chicken, egg noodles, and cheddar cheese in a rich sauce, topped with a buttery crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Boil egg noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken, noodles, peas, and corn (if using) until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. If using, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and scatter over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.