This French onion chicken noodle casserole is a delicious combination of shredded chicken, egg noodles, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream that is topped with French fried onions. It is baked until golden brown for the ultimate comfort food.
You will love this Southern classic dish.
"Quit saying it LOOKS delicious.... it IS DELICIOUS!!! DIVINE!!!! My hubby who always wants things to taste like they came from Whole Foods went NUTS over this. Three helpings and he was still picking while we were doing the dishes. Thank you for posting the most wonderful late winter recipe. This will become part of our regular rotation. This old dog just learned a new trick!" -★★★★★ Laura
Sometimes you need a little food for the soul. Not the good for the body food; but the empty calories, finger licking, go back for seconds food.
Besides the protein from the chicken and cheese, there is not much else huge on nutrition value in this creamy chicken noodle casserole.
But boy is it good! Best of all, the ingredients are fairly inexpensive and it is easy to make.
This French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole is a recipe my whole family enjoys, and now your family can enjoy it too. Xoxo ~Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following simple ingredients to make this:
- cooked chicken-You can bake, roast or boil the chicken. Rotisserie chicken is delicious in this also.
- egg noodles- Wide egg noodles work best for this, but you can also substitute with fettuccine pasta.
- cream of chicken soup-You can substitute with cream of celery soup or cream of mushroom soup.
- sour cream-You can substitute with French onion dip.
- cheddar cheese- I like medium or sharp cheddar. However, you can use mild. I recommend freshly shredding your cheese. It melts better than the pre-shredded.
- French Fried Onions
(*The ingredient measurements is located at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.)
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Steps
Follow these simple steps to make chicken noodle casserole.
- Cook egg noodles. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese together.
- Mix in egg noodles.
- Add casserole mixture to a greased 9 x13 in baking dish.
- Top with crispy fried onions.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
Cooking Tips
- If you are in a hurry shred pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. It will also add extra flavor. I do not recommend canned chicken.
- Here is a video showing how to easily shred chicken:
Can you make chicken noodle casserole in advance?
You can make this French onion chicken casserole in advance.
Assemble the casserole according to directions except for the French fried onions. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
When ready to bake, add the French fried onions and add 10 minutes of cooking time because of the cold refrigeration.
Can you freeze chicken casserole?
You can freeze chicken casserole. To freeze uncooked casserole, assemble according to directions. Then wrap and store in an airtight container. When ready to bake, completely thaw and add 10 minutes to the cooking time.
Looking for more Southern recipes to try? Try some of these.
When you make this French Onion chicken noodle casserole, tell me what you think in the comment section! I would love to hear back! My readers will too.
Also post your picture of your noodle casserole on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups of cooked chicken shredded
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 cans of cream of chicken soup
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup French Fried Onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x13 in baking dish. Cook egg noodles. Drain and set aside.12 ounces egg noodles
- Mix shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese together.4 cups of cooked chicken, 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, 16 ounces sour cream, 2 cups cheddar cheese
- Mix in egg noodles. Add to baking dish. Top with French Fried Onions.1 cup French Fried Onion
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
Sue says
I made this today Oct 6 th 2023, and gave out 5 samples to my friends since it is just me , they all LOVED it….I will be making this for my grandkids. Thanks It is hard to cook for 1 person, love casseroles.
Holly says
I had my sister & her boyfriend over for dinner & served this casserole. It was delish, & we all loved it! So easy, & it makes a lot. I invited a friend over the next night for left overs.
Marie says
Such an easy casserole to feed the family! Super comforting flavors, irresistible cheesiness, crunchy topping--everybody had seconds!
Healing Tomato says
This casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight and the they are the ultimate comfort food. All the ingredients are just delicious.
Liz says
I made this recipe the night before, and finished it the next night. Still delicious! Great for those "making ahead" recipes!
Heather says
This casserole seriously has all of my favorite savory foods baked together. Definitely a big hit!
Kristin says
Great idea! Love the added crunch from the French fried onions. And I love how easy this is - it's a perfect alternative to tuna casserole! Thanks for the great recipe!
Claire says
This was just amazing! So delicious and real home comfort food, all the kids loved it which makes any recipe a winner in my eyes. THANK YOU!
Gwynn Galvin says
A delicious comfort food recipe that will become a family favorite in my house in no time!
shelby says
This casserole had so much flavor and it was so easy to make. The entire family enjoyed this meal. This will be added to our regular rotation. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Allyssa says
This is really tasty and super easy to make! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
Colleen says
My mama used to make this only with tuna, so I had to try this. It's delicious and so simple. Thanks for sharing!
Megan Ellam says
Oh, I love this idea! What a tasty way to take this casserole to the next level!
Miriam wells says
I made this and served it with delicious red apple rings. It was delicious.
Laura Martin says
Quit saying it LOOKS delicious.... it IS DELICIOUS!!! DIVINE!!!! My hubby who always wants things to taste like they came from Whole Foods went NUTS over this. Three helpings and he was still picking while we were doing the dishes.
Thank you for posting the most wonderful late winter recipe. This will become part of our regular rotation. This old dog just learned a new trick!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Holy moly! This is delicious, Katie!! We loved it. Can't beat comfort food recipes - my favourite!