Description
Looking for the best chicken noodle casserole? This easy and quick dinner recipe is packed with creamy, cheesy, and healthy comfort! It’s one of the best meal prep ideas for busy nights or cozy weekends. Simple ingredients and big flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook egg noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- In a large bowl, mix noodles, chicken, veggies, soup, sour cream, half of the cheddar, and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar.
- Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or turkey as a shortcut.
- Sub Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten it up.
- Add peas or mushrooms for variety.
- Freeze before baking for easy make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg