Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Cooked Chicken (shredded rotisserie chicken)
• 2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.5‑oz cans, regular brand)
• 0.5 cup Onion (chopped, about 1 small onion)
• 2 cups Half and Half (full‑fat for richness)
• 1 cup Peas and Carrots (frozen mixed vegetables, thawed)
• 12 ounces Egg Noodles (wide egg noodles)
• 4 tablespoons Bread Crumbs (plain, fine)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted, melted)
• 1.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder (dried)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
• 2.5 teaspoons Salt (kosher or table salt)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F and allow it to preheat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Boil Water

   Fill a large pot with water, add ½ teaspoon of salt, and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook Noodles

   Add the egg noodles to the boiling water and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT6M

4. Drain and Rinse

   Drain the noodles in a colander, rinse quickly with cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.

   Time: PT3M

5. Chop Onion

   Finely chop the onion (about ½ cup).

   Time: PT5M

6. Combine Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, peas‑carrots, shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, chopped onion, garlic powder, black pepper, 2 teaspoons of salt, and half and half. Mix until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

7. Transfer to Baking Dish

   Grease the baking dish lightly and pour the noodle mixture in, spreading it evenly.

   Time: PT2M

8. First Bake

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Prepare Breadcrumb Topping

   While the casserole bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the bread crumbs until fully coated.

   Time: PT5M

10. Add Topping

    Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the buttery breadcrumb mixture evenly over the surface.

    Time: PT2M

11. Final Browning

    Increase the oven temperature to 400°F and return the casserole for an additional 5 minutes, or until the topping is crisp and golden.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 400°F

12. Rest Before Serving

    Take the casserole out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

577

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

95 g

Fat

58 g

Fiber

4 g