Chicken Noodle Casserole

This Chicken Noodle Casserole is easy to make with canned soup or with my homemade cream of mushroom! It's got a delicious cheese sauce with sour cream, broccoli, and juicy chicken.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 667kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups diced uncooked chicken about 2 small chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
3/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups broccoli florets
3 cups dry Rotini
10.5 oz. condensed cream of mushroom soup (cream of chicken works well too)
1 cup sour cream (or 8 oz.)
1/2 cup milk any kind
2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup regular cheddar shredded
1 cup French’s crispy fried onions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Season the chicken with 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, 3/4 tsp. garlic salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes.
Toss the chicken and add the broccoli. Cook for 3-4 additional minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat.
Cook the rotini for 1 minute less than al dente, refer to package for cooking time.
Meanwhile, add the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and 2 cups sharp white cheddar to the pot with the chicken & broccoli. Stir to combine.
Drain the pasta and add it to the pot. Use a silicone spatula to gently mix until combined.
If the pot isn't oven safe, transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
Top with 1 cup regular cheddar. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove cover and add crispy fried onions. Bake uncovered for 8 minutes. Serve with Garlic Bread with Cheese.

Notes

To make with rotisserie/leftover chicken: No need to cook the chicken with the broccoli, just combine it with the other casserole ingredients.

Using Frozen Broccoli

2 cups of frozen broccoli can also be used. Just be sure you thaw and pat it dry!
Frozen broccoli is already blanched so there's no need to cook it in the pot with the chicken unless you prefer very soft broccoli.
Frozen peas, green beans, or carrots make a great addition too. Thaw them out prior to baking or increase covered baking time by 5-7 minutes.

Make Ahead Method

Follow assembly instructions and let the casserole completely cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add 15 minutes to covered baking time.

Storage

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 181!

Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 6 servings in this recipe.

Nutrition

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