Why This Recipe?
This is my take on a classic chicken noodle casserole. On a cold evening, a hot and steaming casserole is just the right dinner idea to enjoy with the family. This old fashioned chicken with noodles casserole is easy to prepare with simple ingredients, You can make this casserole in the morning or the day before you plan to serve it. This easy dinner recipe is very economical to make. I often find a box of egg noodles on sale for less than a dollar. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This Old fashioned chicken and egg noodles recipe is a classic family favorite.

Ingredients for Chicken Casserole with Egg Noodles
- egg noodles - use the wide egg noodles. You can also use homemade noodles.
- cooked chicken - used cooked chicken breast, chicken tenders, chicken thighs or a whole chicken. You can use rotisserie chicken.
- cream of chicken soup
- sour cream
- Cheddar cheese
- vegetables - use your favorite frozen veggies variety. I use whatever I have on hand.
- bread crumbs - you can use plain or bread crumbs with Italian seasoning.
- seasonings - salt, black pepper, garlic powder, garlic salt, onion powder, thyme
Equipment
- Large bowl
- large pot
- casserole dish
- spoon

How to Make Creamy Chicken Casserole
Step-By-Step Instructions
This is a very easy recipe. Details in recipe card, but here are some step by step photos.-
- Preheat oven and prepare a baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles on the stovetop over medium heat according to package directions. When pasta is al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, soup and spices EXCEPT the bread crumbs.
- Spread mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Melt butter and mix butter and bread crumbs together in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the top of the casserole with buttered bread crumbs.
- Bake in the oven.


Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts
- Use softened butter for easy blending. Leave butter at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or place in the microwave for not more t
Variations, Notes, and Substitutions
- You can substitute crushed potato chips or crushed ritz crackers for the bread crumbs.
- This is a great recipe to make ahead of time.
- You can use leftover crock pot chicken to make this.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
- Serve with a side salad and crusty bread. This also makes a nice second main dish for Thanksgiving dinner. You can use leftover turkey to sub for the chicken.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. I like to use freezer-safe plastic bags and then I have a meal that is ready to go,
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Chicken Egg Noodle Casserole
This easy Chicken Egg Noodle Casserole is so easy to make and it is the perfect casserole to make ahead of time.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- casserole dish
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 3 cups egg noodles, uncooked
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 10 0z. can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen vegetables .
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f, and grease a 9" x 13"baking dish with butter or cooking spray..
- Cook egg noodles on the stovetop according to package directions. When pasta is al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together all remaining ingredients EXCEPT the bread crumbs.
- Add cooked drained noodles to the mixture and blend.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top of the casserole with buttered bread crumbs.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until center is heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 352mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1372IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Tamara
My mom made this when we were kids and it was a favorite for all! Makes me happy to think of making it for the kids.
Andrea Armstrong
How much butter with the bread crumbs?
Raquel
About a tablespoon.