Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole blends shredded chicken, tender egg noodles, and a silky cheese sauce made from cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Topped with melted cheddar, this baked dish offers comforting richness in every bite, perfect for quick weeknight meals. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it delivers a family‑friendly classic that satisfies cravings and leaves leftovers for later enjoyment. Serve it with a simple green salad and crusty bread for a round meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, shredded chicken, and cooked noodles.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- use reduced‑fat cheese and swap sour cream for Greek yogurt. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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