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    The BEST Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe (Takes Just 10 Minutes To Prep)

    by Brendan Cunningham 17 Comments

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    This chicken noodle casserole combines juicy chicken, egg noodles, and veggies with a creamy and cheesy sauce that's just to die for. It's seriously so, so good. And it's super easy to make too. In fact, just 10 minutes is all it takes to prep! 

    A casserole dish with chicken noodle casserole baked to golden brown.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Chicken Noodle Casserole
      • Ingredients
        • Ingredient Substitutions and Suggestions
          • Chicken To Use
          • Noodles To Use
          • Crunchy Topping
          • Veggies To Use
      • How to Make Chicken Noodle Casserole
        • Step 1: Combine The Ingredients
        • Step 2: Add The Egg Noodles
        • Step 3: Top and Bake The Casserole
      • How To Store Chicken Noodle Casserole
        • How to Reheat Chicken Noodle Casserole
      • Wrapping It Up
    • More Chicken Casserole Recipes
    • The BEST Chicken Noodle Casserole Ever (10 Minute Prep)
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    The Best Chicken Noodle Casserole

    If you like chicken noodle soup, you'll be obsessed with this chicken noodle casserole. I mean, how could you not? In each bite, you get meaty chunks of chicken, tender egg noodles, and perfectly cooked veggies that are covered in a rich and creamy sauce. Then, all of that gets topped with melty cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs for an added crunch.

    How good does that sound?!

    The flavor honestly reminds me of my grandma's chicken noodle soup, and her soup was one of the best, so you know this casserole is incredible.

    Plus, as I already mentioned, this casserole is a breeze to make. And you know I'm all about that easy casserole recipe life!

    By the way, since most of the time spent making this recipe is just letting the casserole bake in the oven, I usually whip up this air fryer garlic bread or these copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls to go with it. The bread/rolls are delicious dipped in the rich and creamy sauce. 

    A plate with a serving of chicken noodle casserole. The remaining casserole is in the casserole dish in the background.

    Ingredients

    Another thing I love about this chicken noodle soup casserole is that it's made almost entirely with fresh, simple ingredients. In fact, you probably have everything you need in your kitchen right now to make it!

    Anyway, here's what you'll need to make the casserole:

    • 12 oz. package egg noodles, cooked and drained
    • 3 cups chicken breast, cooked and chopped
    • 3 cups cream of chicken soup
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 cup milk 
    • ½ cup onion, finely diced
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 ½ cups frozen peas and carrots
    • 1 cup bread crumbs
    • ½  cup butter, melted

    See what I mean? Simple stuff, right?!

    By the way, if you have these ingredients - and are craving actual chicken soup - you can use most of them to make my famous copycat Chick Fil A chicken noodle soup recipe.

    A countertop with multiple bowls each containing a different ingredient. Cream of chicken soup, frozen peas and carrots, shredded cheese, bread crumbs, chopped cooked chicken, cooked egg noodles, butter, diced onion, mayo, and milk are all in the bowls on the countertop.

    Ingredient Substitutions and Suggestions

    I love this chicken noodle casserole when it's made exactly how it's written above. However, there are definitely some ways you can change it up and make it your own. 

    Chicken To Use

    First off, this recipe calls for pre-cooked chicken breasts. You can cook the chicken breasts yourself, or, to save time, you can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken. When I'm in a pinch, I love using rotisserie chicken since it has the perfect tender consistency and savory flavor. But this easy chicken noodle casserole is all about convenience, so you can even use leftover cooked chicken from the night before!

    Also, just so you know, you can substitute cooked chicken thigs for the breast meat.

    Noodles To Use

    Secondly, this creamy chicken noodle casserole calls for cooked egg noodles. However, you can really use any cooked noodles to make this casserole - I just think egg noodles taste the best in it.

    Just so you know both wide egg noodles and thin egg noodles work great. I've used them both.

    Crunchy Topping

    Lastly, I like to use a blend of panko bread crumbs and normal breadcrumbs to make a crunchy topping for this chicken casserole. But you can also use Ritz crackers as a substitute for this crumbly topping. I've done this a few times and the results were great.

    Veggies To Use

    Every good chicken noodle soup is filled with veggies, and this casserole is no different. I like to keep it simple and use a frozen veggie mix of peas and carrots. You can, of course, add any veggies you want to the casserole, like frozen broccoli, frozen cauliflower, frozen corn, or any bag of mixed frozen vegetables that you want. 

    A mixing bowl with frozen peas and carrots, shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, and chopped cooked chicken.

    How to Make Chicken Noodle Casserole

    This chicken noodle casserole has to be one of the easiest casserole recipes I've made yet.

    I mean, you basically just mix the ingredients together and then pour everything into a casserole dish and let the oven take care of the rest. 

    So with that said, let's not waste any more time and get cooking!

    A mixing bowl with frozen peas and carrots, shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, and chopped cooked chicken stirred together.

    Step 1: Combine The Ingredients

    First, you're going to start by preheating the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and you're going to coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

    Next, you'll want to take out a large bowl and add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, diced onion, shredded cheese, and the frozen peas and carrots to it. Then, give everything a good stir until it's fully combined and incorporated. 

    A mixing bowl with chicken noodle casserole mixture in it. A mixing spoon is in the bowl.

    Step 2: Add The Egg Noodles

    If you haven't done so already, cook the egg noodles - or any noodles of your choice - according to the package instructions. Then, add the cooked egg noodles to the mixture you just prepared and gently stir them together until well combined.

    Once your casserole mixture is looking good, you can pour it into the prepared baking dish.

    A casserole dish with unbaked chicken noodle casserole in it.

    Step 3: Top and Bake The Casserole

    Now you can sprinkle the top of the unbaked casserole evenly with bread crumbs and pour all of the melted butter evenly over the top of 'em.

    Finally, you can bake the casserole uncovered for about 30-35 minutes - or until the top is golden brown. Then, serve it warm and enjoy!

    A casserole dish with chicken noodle casserole in it.

    How To Store Chicken Noodle Casserole

    This recipe for chicken noodle casserole makes 6 servings. So, it'll make enough for a large family dinner, and you might even get lucky and have some leftovers.

    Speaking of leftovers, if you do end up with some, you can store the leftover chicken casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Alternatively, if you want to store your chicken noodle casserole for even longer, you can freeze it for up to 4 months.

    A plate with a serving of chicken noodle casserole. The remaining casserole is in the casserole dish is next to the plate.

    How to Reheat Chicken Noodle Casserole

    Whenever you're ready to enjoy this chicken noodle casserole again, it's definitely best reheated. If you want to reheat the entire casserole, you can put it back in a baking dish and reheat it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

    With that said, if you're just reheating a single serving of the chicken soup casserole, you can transfer it to a microwave-safe plate - or bowl and microwave it in 30-second increments until it's warmed through.

    A plate with a serving of chicken noodle casserole. The remaining casserole is in the casserole dish in the background.

    Wrapping It Up

    Well, that's how to make chicken noodle casserole! 

    This casserole is always a hit whenever I serve it, and I'm sure it will be for you too. I mean, how could your guests not love the taste of chicken noodle soup baked into a warm and comforting casserole?

    Anyway, if you give this recipe a try, let me know how it goes in the comments below.

    More Chicken Casserole Recipes

    If you enjoyed this chicken noodle casserole recipe, we have a ton of other easy chicken casserole recipes you can check out next! 

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    The BEST Chicken Noodle Casserole Ever (10 Minute Prep)

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    ★★★★★

    5 from 15 reviews

    This chicken noodle casserole combines juicy chicken, egg noodles, and veggies with a creamy and cheesy sauce that's just to die for. It's seriously so, so good. And it's super easy to make too. In fact, just 10 minutes is all it takes to prep! 

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Casserole

    Ingredients

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    12 oz. package of egg noodles, cooked and drained

    3 cups (24 oz.) chicken breast, cooked and chopped

    3 cups cream of chicken soup

    1 cup mayonnaise

    1 cup milk 

    ½ cup onion, finely diced

    2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    1 ½ cups frozen peas and carrots

    1 cup bread crumbs

    ½  cup butter, melted

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC). Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, diced onion, shredded cheese, and frozen peas and carrots.
    3. Stir until combined.
    4. Gently stir in cooked egg noodles.
    5. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
    6. Sprinkle the top evenly with bread crumbs.
    7. Pour melted butter evenly over the top of the bread crumbs.
    8. Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes until bubbly, and the top is golden brown.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 891
    • Fat: 4
    • Carbohydrates: 58
    • Protein: 47

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    Comments

    1. Nancy

      February 15, 2023 at 8:53 am

      The best chicken casserole that I have ever made!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Anastasia

      February 17, 2023 at 9:14 am

      Really reminded me of chicken noodle soup. I am going to make it again.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Kelly Kershaw

      February 18, 2023 at 9:59 pm

      I make a lot of chicken recipes and this has been one of my favorite ones to date.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Maureen Thomas

      February 19, 2023 at 4:14 pm

      This recipe was sent to me by a friend who tried it and loved it, so I decided to give it a shot. My husband honestly wants me to make it again tomorrow. Loved how easy and tasty this turned out.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Nora P

      February 19, 2023 at 8:12 pm

      If anything has egg noodles in it, I try it. Very glad I did because this casserole was excellent!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Trisha

      February 20, 2023 at 2:08 pm

      The fam loved this and it is now in our weekly recipe rotation!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Mora

      February 20, 2023 at 10:02 pm

      This was one of the best chicken casserole recipes I’ve ever made.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Julie

        February 22, 2023 at 11:24 pm

        Could sour cream be used instead of Mayo

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        • Brendan Cunningham

          February 23, 2023 at 9:50 am

          Yes that should work!

          Reply
    8. Rhonda L.

      February 22, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Beyond delicious...my family didn't stop talking about this dinner all night. It's a dinner we will make regularly.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Shelly Woler

      February 22, 2023 at 6:55 pm

      Undeniably delicious!! My husband won't stop talking about how good it was.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Maggie G.

      February 23, 2023 at 4:51 pm

      Mixed in broccoli and cauliflower to load up the veggies. Result was delish!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Teresa Coburn

      February 23, 2023 at 6:55 pm

      My husband raved! He absolutely loved it! Definitely making it again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Nancy Nagal

      February 24, 2023 at 5:20 pm

      I had everything but breadcrumbs so I used cheese to top it instead. It was nothing short of amazing! Thank you for the delicious recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Wanda

      February 24, 2023 at 9:13 pm

      Mm MMm good 🙂

      ★★★★★

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    14. Alejandra

      February 28, 2023 at 8:46 pm

      Really yummy.

      ★★★★★

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    15. Beth Cruver

      March 04, 2023 at 7:39 pm

      Made this for the third time and it was once again terrific!!

      ★★★★★

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