Cheap Chicken Noodle Casserole
This Cheap Chicken Noodle Casserole blends tender egg noodles, shredded chicken, and a creamy sauce with a crispy golden topping. It’s a quick, affordable, and delicious way to feed the whole family.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or canned chicken)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in chicken, noodles, vegetables, and half the cheese.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie or canned chicken for extra savings.
- Any short pasta like penne or rotini can replace egg noodles.
- Add a can of cream of mushroom soup for richer flavour.
- For extra crunch, use crushed potato chips instead of breadcrumbs.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.