Description
Hearty chicken noodle casserole brings comfort and nostalgia to dinner tables across America. Creamy, cheesy layers blend classic ingredients into a satisfying meal that promises warmth and deliciousness in every comforting bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
- 2 cups (250 grams) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup (115 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasoning and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (50 grams) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the cooking chamber to 375°F (190°C) and generously coat a rectangular baking vessel with lubricating agent to prevent sticking.
- Submerge egg noodles in rapidly boiling water, cooking until they reach tender-firm consistency. Thoroughly drain pasta and reserve.
- Create a creamy blending mixture by whisking together condensed poultry soup, mushroom cream, tangy dairy condiment, savory liquid, and aromatic powdered seasonings until smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold tender pulled chicken and cooked noodles into the velvety sauce, ensuring each strand becomes completely enveloped with rich coating.
- Transfer the saturated noodle and protein medley into prepared baking receptacle, spreading evenly across surface.
- Generously shower shredded sharp dairy fragments across the entire casserole landscape, creating a uniform melting layer.
- Craft a crispy topping by combining dried bread particles with melted dairy fat and aged Italian cheese granules.
- Distribute the crunchy topping evenly over cheese layer, creating a textural crown for the dish.
- Position the casserole in heated cooking chamber, allowing it to transform for approximately 25-30 minutes until surface achieves golden-bronze coloration and interior bubbles with anticipation.
- Extract from oven and permit brief cooling interval before serving. Complement with crisp green accompaniments for a balanced dining experience.
Notes
- Customize the noodles by using gluten-free or whole wheat varieties to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or mixing in diced cooked turkey for variety.
- Replace cream-based soups with homemade versions or low-sodium alternatives to control salt and reduce processed ingredients.
- Create a crispy topping variation by adding crushed potato chips or panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg