Speedy Weeknight Chicken Casserole

Busy weeknights just got easier with this Speedy Weeknight Chicken Casserole—an effortless, family-friendly dinner packed with comforting flavors and wholesome ingredients. This creamy casserole combines tender shredded chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a medley of colorful mixed vegetables, all coated in a velvety sauce made from cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Topped with buttery breadcrumbs and melted cheddar cheese, it bakes to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find pantry staples, this recipe is perfect for those hectic evenings when you need a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal on the table fast. Plus, it reheats beautifully, making it a great option for leftovers or meal prep!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 8 ounces egg noodles, uncooked
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a light layer of butter and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions, typically 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen mixed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Fold the cooked and drained egg noodles into the chicken mixture. Make sure everything is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter together. Sprinkle this breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1585.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3307.0

Total Fat 147.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 909.5mg	0%
Sodium 4555.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 270.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 237.0g	0%

Vitamin D 78.8IU	0%
Calcium 1539.0mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 2359.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 28.2%

Carbs: 32.2%