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    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    Published: Jul 18, 2016 · Modified: Oct 6, 2021 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chicken Noodle Casserole is creamy, flavorful and delicious. This casserole recipe can be made with any type of noodle you prefer and you can even add bacon! Bacon adds the punch to any recipe, wouldn't you agree?

    casserole dish of chicken noodle casserole.

    Cheese. Chicken. Noodles. Easy to make. Yes, please. This was always my oldest son's FAVORITE meal.  When he was about 3 or 4, he would stand in the kitchen and cheer when he found out we were having chicken noodle casserole.

    He thought I was such a great mom.

    Reality?  Well, of course I made it because he liked it.  I also made it because it is frugal, stretches well and E.A.S.Y to make.  It is great to whip up on those days you say:

    "I was going to have this complicated dish, but I think I will just hurry and make chicken noodle casserole."

    It is filling, it is meaty (meatetarian's request) and it can be cheesy. (May I also add, that the last batch I made, I added bacon to it. Yes, I know. Delicious!!) It has it all.  

    It is also made with ingredients you are likely have on hand. This chicken casserole recipe would go great with with cornbread and a poppy seed fruit salad or 3 ingredient grape Jell-o salad. I have also made biscuits to go with it as well and that is good too.

    Ingredients

    • cooked chicken
    • pasta (such as rotini or elbow macaroni)
    • cream of chicken soup
    • milk
    • bacon (optional)
    • cheddar cheese
    • black pepper
    • 9x13 casserole dish
    chicken, noodles and cream of chicken soup
    Ingredients of the chicken noodle casserole - so simple!

    Instructions

    To make this chicken noodle casserole from scratch, simply cook the chicken ahead of time. You can do so by cooking it in the oven until juices run clear, in the crock pot or by boiling it.

    The bacon (which is optional) needs to be cooked ahead of time as well. The bacon can be fried or baked in the oven.

    The noodles will be boiled according to package directions. Then you will mix all the ingredients together in a lightly greased 9x13 pan then sprinkle with cheese.

    The oven temperature should be set at 375*. I always cover the casserole dish up with foil to keep the cheese from browning prematurely.

    cooked noodles, cream of chicken soup, bacon and chicken.
    The ingredients for this made from scratch chicken casserole.

    This recipe has all the yumminess a family would enjoy: bacon, chicken, noodles and cheese. It is kid friendly, family friendly and an easy cheesy recipe to put together.

    FAQ

    Should I cover the casserole with foil?

    Yes, you should. Then after the 30 minutes of cooking time is up, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and browning.

    Can I put the bacon in the casserole uncooked?

    I would not do that. I would cook it ahead of time.

    How is this casserole easy if I have to cook the chicken before I even cook the casserole?

    Good question! The key is to plan ahead and have chicken already cooked in the freezer. When I go grocery shopping and buy chicken, I will put the chicken in the crock pot immediately and cook it. Then shred it and freeze it so it will be ready for recipes.

    How long do I cook chicken in the crock pot for?

    4 thawed chicken breasts take about 4 hours on high to cook.

    chicken noodle casserole in a baking dish

    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    Kim Strawn
    Chicken Noodle Casserole is recipe full of chicken and cheese! Kid friendly and only a handful of ingredients.
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Supper
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 327 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups chicken breast cooked
    • 1 lb rotini pasta or penne, elbow macaroni
    • 32 oz cream of chicken soup
    • ⅓ cup milk or almond milk
    • 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 4 slices bacon cooked

    Instructions
     

    • Boil noodles according to package directions
    • Drain
    • Put noodles in a lightly greased 9x13 casserole dish
    • Add soup, milk, bacon and chopped up chicken. Stir
    • Bake at 375* for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Be sure to cover casserole dish with foil
    • Take out of oven, remove foil and sprinkle cheese on top
    • Place back in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted

    Nutrition

    Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 701mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chicken casserole, chicken noodle
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    spoon holding chicken casserole.

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    1. Kim Hess

      June 30, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      It was really good and my family loved it

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      • Kim

        June 30, 2020 at 1:50 pm

        I'm so glad! It is a favorite around here!

        Reply
    2. Bonnie

      April 06, 2020 at 11:50 am

      This is tuna casserole at our house

      Reply
      • Kim

        April 06, 2020 at 1:46 pm

        Tuna works too! We prefer the chicken in the recipe as we aren't big tuna fans. :-)

        Reply
    3. Beverly

      February 21, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe sounds yummy! I can't wait to make it. I'll use my usual favorite seasonings, plus a couple dashes of poultry seasoning and a packet of chicken gravy to intensify the chicken flavor. I'll divvy it up and freeze some, or give half to a single friend.

      Reply
      • Kim

        February 24, 2020 at 10:54 am

        It was my oldest child's favorite! It is so nice of you to share with a friend! Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Beth

      January 14, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      This is such a great and simple recipe. I was wondering if you have ever made it in bulk for a few freezer meals? If so, when you reheated the frozen casserole what temp did you use and for how long did you need to bake it?

      Thanks for another great recipe!

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 16, 2017 at 9:45 am

        Yes, I have! This is my go-to for freezer meals. So easy to make and the kids love it. I would bake it at 375* and if it was straight out of the freezer, at least 45 minutes, usually about 50 minutes. I would try to remember to take it out of the freezer ahead of time and put it in the fridge to thaw a little so it wouldn't take so long to cook. That didn't happen often, though. :-)

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    5. Tiffany

      August 27, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      We tried something like this recently that had french onion dip in it. It was good but made it really strange so this might be better, we'll have to try it!

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      • Sarah

        August 28, 2015 at 1:20 pm

        You will like it! It is a favorite around here! :-)

        Reply

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