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Chicken Casserole Recipe: The Ultimate Creamy & Cheesy Guide

This easy chicken casserole recipe is the ultimate weeknight comfort food! Made with tender shredded chicken, pasta, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, it's a family-friendly meal that's ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz egg noodles or other short pasta
  • 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz can
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat recommended
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Saucepan
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Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until just shy of al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and thawed peas to the bowl with the sauce. Stir gently until everything is well-coated.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This helps the sauce to set. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 35gFat: 28gFiber: 3g

Notes

Don't Overcook Pasta: Cook pasta to al dente, as it will continue cooking in the oven.
Grate Your Own Cheese: For the best, creamiest melt, grate a block of sharp cheddar instead of buying pre-shredded.
Time-Saver Tip: Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even faster!
Keyword comfort food,creamy chicken casserole,easy chicken casserole

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