Easy Chicken Casserole
This Easy Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food made with tender chicken, creamy sauce, mixed vegetables, cheddar cheese, and a buttery cracker topping. It's simple to prepare, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Servings: 8
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles or cooked rice
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups buttery crackers such as Ritz, crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cooked egg noodles, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed buttery crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown. If needed, loosely cover with foil during the last 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time.
- Cook noodles just until al dente to avoid overcooking.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- Add cooked bacon, broccoli, mushrooms, or peas for extra flavor and texture.
- Substitute cooked rice for egg noodles if preferred.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sodium: 790mg
- Potassium: 430mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 3200 IU
- Vitamin C: 12mg
- Calcium: 255mg
- Iron: 2mg