Description
Comfort meets nostalgia in this Old School Chicken Noodle Casserole, a hearty dish that brings classic American home cooking to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy layers of tender chicken and noodles promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups shredded chicken
Starches:
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Dairy and Sauces:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a rectangular baking vessel with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly blend shredded poultry, tender egg noodles, condensed chicken soup, tangy dairy cream, velvety milk, and sharp cheddar cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until ingredients are harmoniously combined.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Generously dust the top with crisp, golden breadcrumbs to create a delectable crunchy layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, watching for a bubbling texture and beautiful golden-brown surface.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest and settle for 5-10 minutes, which helps the ingredients meld and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked and shredded to create tender, succulent bites throughout the casserole.
- Customize the breadcrumb topping by mixing in herbs like parsley or thyme for an extra flavor boost.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular noodles with gluten-free alternatives and use cornflake crumbs instead of traditional breadcrumbs.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium cream of chicken soup and adding fresh herbs to enhance the overall taste without extra salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg