Description
Make this simple, comforting chicken noodle casserole for a satisfying family dinner. It features a creamy sauce, tender chicken, and a crisp topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, cooked noodles, mixed vegetables, and 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese until everything is combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a high-quality, low-sodium chicken broth.
- You can substitute frozen broccoli florets for the mixed vegetables if you prefer.
- If you do not have buttery crackers, use panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tablespoon of melted butter instead.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95