Chicken Noodle Casserole

Comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole is packed with chicken, peas, carrots, corn and egg noodles in a creamy sauce plus topped with breadcrumbs. Great way to use up leftover chicken!

Cheesy chicken noodle casserole is a great all-in-one meal to make for dinner. Casseroles can get a bad rap, but it’s such an easy way to get a well rounded meal in one dish. Veggies, carbs, and protein in a creamy and cheesy casserole, who could ask for more?!

Quick dinner casseroles like this recipe, tuna casserole, and chicken cordon bleu casserole are easy ways to get dinner on the table in no time.

This cheesy dish is a stick-to-your-ribs meal that would be perfect on a chilly evening. But, it’s also great to make when you need to make a meal that is full of protein in a short amount of time. Get rid of the dinner time blues and make this easy cheesy casserole! So long difficult dinner time recipes.

Why You’ll Love Chicken Noodle Casserole

• You only need 15 minutes to prep chicken and noodle casserole. Then you can take care of other things while it bakes in the oven!
• This easy casserole recipe makes 8 hefty servings. Great for meal prep or for serving dinner to a large group.
• If you have picky eaters that won’t eat their veggies, this recipe is the solution! It’s the perfect place to hide a serving of veggies.

Ingredients for this Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

• Wide egg noodles – I used spiral egg noodles, but any small egg noodle will work. Choose your favorite!
• Boneless skinless chicken breasts – Cook boneless skinless chicken breasts and shred the chicken to use in this casserole. I have a great Instant Pot shredded chicken recipe!
• Cream of chicken soup – Feel free to substitute cream of chicken with cream of mushroom soup instead.
• Milk – I recommend using whole milk, but 2% milk will work just fine.
• Melted butter – Everything is better with butter! Use salted or unsalted butter, both will work great.
• Panko breadcrumbs – Get the unflavored plain Panko breadcrumbs.
• Minced garlic – Mince your own fresh garlic cloves or purchase a jar of minced garlic and use a scoop or two.
• Frozen corn – You can use canned corn if that is all you have on hand, just make sure you have 10 ounces.
• Frozen peas and carrots – If you can’t find the combination of peas and carrots, buy them separately and use 5 ounces of each.
• Diced onion – I recommend using yellow onion or white onion for their more mild flavor profile.
• Shredded Colby jack cheese – As always, any cheese will work! Colby jack is great in this recipe, but shredded cheddar and any other favorite shredded cheese will be tasty.
• Salt and pepper – All you need to elevate this dish is a little salt and pepper!

How to Make Chicken Noodle Casserole

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9×13 baking dish by lightly coating it in non-stick cooking spray.

Prepare the egg noodles according the instruction on the package, then drain them well.

While the noodles cook, combine all of the other ingredients, except for Panko crumbs and melted butter, in a large mixing bowl. Then, add the cooked noodles and stir until everything is evenly distributed.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out into one even layer.

Combine the Panko crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture over the top of the unbaked casserole.

Bake chicken and noodle casserole for 45 minutes, until heated through and it is bubbling around the edges.

Allow to cool slightly, then serve.

What to Serve with Chicken Noodle Casserole

Make some homemade biscuits or flaky crescent rolls to serve with this hearty casserole. Baked zucchini fries and oven roasted potatoes would pair well with thsi casserole too.

You could make classic sides like a salad and dinner rolls to eat with this easy casserole. Finish off your dinner menu with a simple dessert of strawberry brownies or caramelitas.

How to Store Leftover Chicken Noodle Casserole

FRIDGE: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

FREEZER: Place leftovers in an airtight container, pre-portioned out, and store in the freezer for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw before reheating.

To reheat, pop in the oven or microwave until thoroughly heated.

What substitutions can I make to chicken noodle casserole?

Replace the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or even cream of broccoli. You can also use any type of noodles that you want, egg noodles tend to work best.

Add any different vegetables into the mix. Chopped celery and broccoli florets would work wonderfully in this recipe. You could also add fresh spinach, some green beans, and diced squash for a variety of different veggies.

Warm and comforting chicken noodle casserole is so easy! Try it out for dinner and let me know how it turns out.

More Easy Dinner Recipes

• Sheet Pan Quesadillas are so stupid easy to make and taste delicious! You’re gonna love this recipe.
• Want some more easy chicken recipes? Check out One Pot Chicken Spaghetti.
• Shake things up on pasta night and make some Cajun Chicken Pasta!
• Hamburger Macaroni Soup is another hearty meal to make for dinner.