Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole

35 min
4 servings

This easy Chicken Noodle Casserole is topped with a delicious breadcrumb mixture and baked until bubbly!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked dry egg noodles (about 8 oz)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup (see notes for homemade version)
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas (or frozen vegetables)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter (melted)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook egg noodles al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain well.

  3. 3

    In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine the cooked egg noodles, shredded chicken, chicken soup, milk, frozen peas, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, mix the cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over the casserole.

  5. 5

    Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly. If desired, broil for 1 minute to brown the topping.