Description
This Crunchy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Veggies is the ultimate comfort food dinner packed with creamy noodles, tender chicken, colorful vegetables, melted cheese, and a crispy golden topping. It is an easy dinner recipe that works perfectly for busy weeknights, cozy family meals, meal prep, and comforting food ideas everyone will enjoy. The rich creamy filling combined with crunchy breadcrumbs and savory chicken creates a satisfying casserole that feels homemade and hearty. Whether you are searching for easy dinner ideas, simple casserole recipes, quick family meals, or comforting chicken recipes, this dish delivers flavor, texture, and convenience in every bite.
Ingredients
12 ounces egg noodles
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 small diced onion
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
1 cup crispy fried onions
2 sliced green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a large casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, then sauté until softened.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
6. Add the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, and frozen peas into the sauce mixture and stir well.
7. Fold the cooked egg noodles into the creamy mixture until evenly coated.
8. Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
9. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs or crushed crackers with crispy fried onions.
10. Sprinkle the crunchy topping evenly over the casserole.
11. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden crispy topping.
12. Allow the casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
13. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Cook the noodles only until al dente so they stay firm after baking.
Add the crunchy topping right before baking to keep it crisp and golden.
Let the casserole rest before serving so the creamy filling can settle properly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg