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.

Cheesy chicken noodle bake 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?!

Why You’ll Love Chicken Noodle Casserole

• You only need 15 minutes to prep this chicken noodle casserole recipe. Using frozen veggies is a total time saver.
• This easy casserole recipe makes 8 hefty servings.
• 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 Chicken Noodle Casserole

• Wide egg noodles – I used spiral egg noodles, but any small noodle will work.
• 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. In a pinch use a storebought rotisserie chicken.
• Cream of chicken soup – Feel free to substitute cream of chicken with cream of mushroom or broccoli 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 bread crumbs – Use the unflavored plain Panko breadcrumbs. If you don’t have any on hand, use regular breadcrumbs or crush up some crackers in place of Panko.
• 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 what you have on hand.
• 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 cheese and any other favorite shredded cheese will be tasty. Shred it yourself for the best meltability.
• Salt and pepper – All you need to elevate this dish is a little salt and ground black pepper

Can I Add Any Other Veggies?

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.

How to Make Chicken Noodle Casserole

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. 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 in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until heated through and bubbling around the edges.

Allow to cool slightly, then serve.

Storage and Reheating

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, and store in the freezer for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can make this casserole ahead of time. Prepare the dish without baking, cover it and store it in the fridge or freezer until ready to bake.

Warm and comforting chicken noodle casserole is so easy. Get rid of the dinner time blues and make this easy cheesy casserole!

How To Serve 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 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.

More Great Casserole Recipes

• A classic like tuna casserole is a quick and easy weekly staple. Creamy, cheesy, packed with protein and veggies and topped with Panko, it is sure to be a hit.
• Chicken cordon bleu casserole is so easy to get on the table in no time at all. Filled with chicken and ham, this is sure to keep you satisfied.
• Taco Casserole is a great idea for a taco Tuesday that is just a little too busy for your regular family sit down meal. Noodles, beef, sauce and cheese all ready to go for dinner when you’re in a hurry to get back out of the house!
• Take a few of your favorites and call it a one dish meal! Swedish Meatball Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish with everyone’s favorite meatballs and noodles all in one.