The Cozy Cookbook is here! 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. This makes a great make-ahead meal and freezer food!
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
If you’re familiar with The Cozy Cook, you probably know that casserole recipes are pretty common around here. This chicken noodle casserole is a classic comfort food. No fancy ingredients, and very easy to customize.
You can use peas and carrots instead of broccoli, use leftover rotisserie chicken, and play around with different cheese options. You can also make this with my homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup or cream of chicken soup!
PS- This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 181!
How to Make It
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Toss, and add the broccoli. Continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Add sour cream, milk, cream of mushroom soup, and sharp white cheddar to the pot and toss to combine.
Cook pasta for 1 minute less than al dente (refer to box for cooking time). Drain, and add to the pot with the sauce. Use a silicone spatula to gently toss to combine.
If the pot isn’t oven safe, transfer it to the lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with regular cheddar cheese. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Remove cover and top with crispy fried onions. Bake for 8 more minutes. Serve with Garlic Bread with Cheese.
Using Frozen Broccoli
- 2 cups of frozen broccoli (and/or cauliflower) can also be used. Just be sure you thaw and pat it dry!
- Frozen broccoli is already blanched so you don’t need to cook it prior to mixing the casserole together unless you like your broccoli on the softer side.
- 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.
Tools For This Recipe
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- 14-inch oven-safe nonstick pan. Perfect for preparing this recipe without having to transfer it to a casserole dish.
- 9 x 13 inch casserole dish– an Alternative baking vessel that’s the perfect size for most casseroles.
- Silicone Spatula– Makes it easy to gently incorporate the pasta into the sauce without breaking the noodles.
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups diced 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)
- 8 oz. sour cream, equal to one cup
- 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
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
- 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.
Scrumptious 😋
Everyone one loved it! Seconds and thirds for sure!
I’m so happy to hear that Lynn! Thanks so much for the review!💗
So delicious!! Fantastic weeknight dinner. Thank you!!
You’re very welcome Adriann, I’m so happy it was a success. Thanks for the great review!🩷
Will definitely make again! Used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream (because why not) and added frozen peas (because why not)! Easy to prep and assemble early in the day and was a win!
Nice job making tweaks Megan, I’m so happy you’re enjoying it! I love being able to make this ahead of time too. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!💖
Could I use shredded rotisserie chicken instead? Thank you!
Hi Shelby, yes you definitely can! 🙂
So delicious I had to find the recipe again to save it! I love the sour cream in it! Delicious and will now be a staple in my home. So easy to make too!
I’m so happy to hear that Amy! Sometimes you just need a COZY casserole and this does the trick every time! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, thank you so much! -Stephanie ❤️
I plan to male this and add fresh mushrooms and onions. How long should I cook them? Are they supposed to be cooked thru or just lightly softened? Thank you!
Hi Allison, you can add them when you add the chicken. They should be softened. ☺️
This is the perfect comfort food, and my husband and four children all LOVED it and asked for thirds. I used cream of chicken, and the only change I would make next time would be to add more broccoli. (And NONE of my kids complained about the broccoli!) I’ve been in a “recipe rut” and have been coming to your website often! Every recipe has been a winner.
I love that none of your kids complained about the broccoli Nicole! Casseroles are such a great way to sneak in veggies. Thanks so much for the great review!💕
I tried the recipe and I liked everything except for the white sharp cheddar cheese. Next time I will opt out of this cheese and try another type.
Fair enough Sarah, happy to hear you enjoyed it though, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!💖
Very good! Fairly easy to make!
I’m so happy that you loved it Nancy!! Thank you so much for the review!! -Stephanie
We LOVE this recipe!
Quick question! I made this for later in the week but followed all instructions except adding fried onion topping for the last 8 min. How long should I toss it in the oven to reheat after a few days in the fridge?
Thank you!!!
HI Aly!! I’m so happy that you loved the recipe! The best way to reheat in the oven is to bake it in a lightly greased, covered casserole dish (not too big, roughly the same size as the amount you’re reheating.) Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or so! I like to let it sit out for 30 minutes prior to baking just so that it bakes a little more evenly. Enjoy!