Savor the warmth of Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole, the quintessential comfort food. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, vibrant peas, sweet carrots, and thick egg noodles, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Baked to perfection, each bite feels like a cozy hug!
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Substitutions
- Process shots for Easy Chicken Noodle Bake
- Pro Tips
- You may also enjoy
Why I love this recipe
This chicken casserole is one of our go-to meals for those cozy nights in. It’s perfect for a small-batch lunch when we’re craving something comforting, or it makes for an effortless weeknight dinner that we can whip up in no time. Honestly, it’s just the right size for a dinner-for-two kind of night, allowing us to enjoy a satisfying meal without any leftover stress. We always look forward to making it!
Substitutions
If you’re short on time and you don’t have a can of cream of chicken soup, sour cream works as a substitute! It won’t have a chicken flavor, but one cup of sour cream can replace a can of cream of chicken soup.
Cream of mushroom soup can also be used instead of cream of chicken.
You can use cooked leftover chicken or pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Skip steps 5 and 6, then add the cooked chicken during step 8.
Process shots for Easy Chicken Noodle Bake
Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
You may also enjoy
- Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Cheesy Bacon Chicken Casserole
- Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
- Pepper Jack Chicken Casserole
- Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked egg noodles (or wide egg noodles)
- 6 ounces of boneless chicken breasts
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
- ⅓ cup milk
- 10.5 ounce cream of chicken soup
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 Tablespoon butter (melted)
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray an 8×8-inch oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large pot of water, cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
- At the same time, heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray it with non-stick spray.
- Dice the chicken into cubes and fry until cooked through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, combine the frozen peas and carrots, milk, cream of chicken soup, salt, pepper, dried minced onions, melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the chicken and cooked noodles to the mixture. Gently stir to combine everything.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Cover the dishes with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.
- Remove from the oven, uncover, and let sit for 5 minutes to cool before serving.
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Notes
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- If you’re short on time and you don’t have a can of cream of chicken soup, sour cream works as a substitute! It won’t have a chicken flavor, but one cup of sour cream can replace a can of cream of chicken soup.
- Cream of mushroom soup can also be used instead of cream of chicken.
- You can use leftover pre-cooked chicken or pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Skip steps 5 and 6, then add the cooked chicken during step 8.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
NUTRITION PER SERVING
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Sharon
Monday 21st of March 2022
What a PERFECT recipe! So easy and perfect sized! We RV a lot and this is a recipe we will use regularly!
Darlene
Wednesday 10th of November 2021
I would love to make the creamy chicken noodle casserole, but we don’t eat peas what could I use instead.
Zona
Thursday 11th of November 2021
Hi Darlene, for this casserole I would suggest just leaving them out. You could replace them with more carrots if you like. Thanks for your question :)
Sherri
Tuesday 3rd of August 2021
Hi Zona. Quick question about the egg noodles. Are they the dry packaged ones such as Muellers OR the frozen egg noodles that are like homemade?
Thanks!
Zona
Tuesday 3rd of August 2021
Hi Sherri, I like to use the ones that are thick and flat and look homemade. But you can use which ever you prefer, just cook them according to the directions on the package. Thanks for your question.
Sandy
Monday 10th of September 2018
Zona- I appreciate that you provide the nutritional info for your recipes! What is the tit le of your cookbook? Thanks!
Zona
Monday 10th of September 2018
Hi Sandy, Thank you for the lovely feedback. My cookbook title is "Easy Home Cooking for Two - 60 Main Dish Recipes" You can check it out by clicking on my "Cookbooks" tab at the top of my website. Thank you :)
Judy Pasqualone
Tuesday 10th of April 2018
And I used 1% milk plus dash of pepper flakes.....bottom line is this is my fav recipe and even tho I altered a bit...credit goes to you. I'm so excited I have your book in my Kindle collection. I just cook for me but think I'm going to make the recipe for my son & his family. Haven't seen the Garlic Tuscan Chicken & Penne recipe yet...will I get in my email newsletter. And hey, thanks for your responses. So great to be able to contact you.
Jackie
Monday 2nd of January 2023
@Judy Pasqualone, is this recipe dry?
Zona
Tuesday 10th of April 2018
So glad your enjoying the recipes! The Tuscan Chicken was posted to the blog yesterday and should appear on the home page. You can also search the blog or the chicken category to find it. It will also appear in the next newsletter which usually goes out on Fridays. Have a blessed day :)