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chicken noodle casserole recipe

Easy Cozy Chicken Noodle Casserole

This easy chicken noodle casserole is a comforting, budget-friendly meal with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a golden crust, ready in just one hour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 cups cooked chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 pound noodles medium, cooked
  • 2 onions onions large, chopped and sautéed
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup 10 ounces each, undiluted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1 can chopped mixed mushrooms 3 ounces
  • buttered bread crumbs or corn flake crumbs for topping

Method
 

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the noodles are cooking, chop and sauté the onions in butter until soft and translucent.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles and sautéed onions.
  4. Add the cooked chicken pieces and chopped mixed mushrooms to the bowl.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, then add the undiluted soup and mix until well combined and creamy.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 2-quart casserole dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs or corn flake crumbs over the top.
  8. Cover and bake at 325°F for 50 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time, and add grated Parmesan to the breadcrumb topping for extra flavor.