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Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

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This comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole combines tender chunks of chicken, creamy soup, mayonnaise, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese with frozen vegetables and egg noodles. Topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, it’s a hearty and delicious family-friendly meal ready in just 45 minutes.

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture

  • 2 (12.5 ounce) cans chunk chicken breast, drained (or about 3 cups of store-bought rotisserie chicken, diced)
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced (optional) (or about 1 Tablespoon dried onion flakes)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots

Noodles

  • 12 ounce package egg noodles, cooked and drained

Topping

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 stick salted butter (1/2 cup), melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chicken chunks, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, finely diced onion (or dried onion flakes), shredded cheddar cheese, and frozen peas and carrots. Stir everything until well blended.
  3. Add noodles: Gently fold in the cooked and drained egg noodles, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the creamy chicken mixture.
  4. Transfer to baking dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  5. Add breadcrumb topping: Sprinkle the panko bread crumbs evenly over the surface of the casserole to add a crispy texture once baked.
  6. Pour melted butter: Drizzle the melted salted butter evenly over the panko breadcrumbs. This will help them brown nicely and add flavor.
  7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then serve and enjoy your comforting chicken noodle casserole!

Notes

  • You can substitute canned chunk chicken breast with about 3 cups of cooked rotisserie chicken for a fresher taste.
  • Using dried onion flakes instead of fresh onion yields a nice convenience and similar flavor. Use about 1 tablespoon if substituting.
  • Feel free to add other frozen vegetables like corn or green beans for variety.
  • If you prefer a lower-fat option, consider using light mayonnaise and reduced-fat cheese.
  • Ensure noodles are cooked al dente to avoid a mushy texture after baking.

Find it online: https://dishcooks.com/chicken-noodle-casserole-recipe/