Description
Crunchy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Veggies is an easy dinner packed with tender chicken, egg noodles, colorful vegetables, creamy sauce, melted cheese, and a buttery crisp topping. This cozy casserole is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, family comfort food, meal prep ideas, simple dinner ideas, and anyone craving an easy recipe that feels hearty, creamy, and homemade.
Ingredients
12 ounces egg noodles
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1 can 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup crushed buttery crackers
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain well.
3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
4. Fold in the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, and thawed vegetables until everything is evenly coated.
5. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
6. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers, panko breadcrumbs, and melted butter until evenly combined.
7. Scatter the crunchy topping over the casserole in an even layer.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
9. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving, then garnish with parsley.
Notes
For the best texture, cook the noodles just until al dente because they continue softening in the oven.
Add the crunchy topping right before baking so it stays crisp and golden.
If the casserole mixture looks too thick before baking, stir in a small splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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