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    Chicken Noodle Casserole- Topped with French Fried Onions

    September 27, 2021 Updated: January 12, 2023 By Katie Crenshaw 15 Comments

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    This Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe is a delicious Southern Food Classic. Topped with crispy french fried onions and loaded with cheese, it is a finger licking, go back for seconds food! #chickennoodlecasserole #aforkstale
    This Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe is a delicious Southern Food Classic. Topped with crispy french fried onions and loaded with cheese, it is a finger licking, go back for seconds food! #chickennoodlecasserole #aforkstale
    This Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe is a delicious Southern Food Classic. Topped with crispy french fried onions and loaded with cheese, it is a finger licking, go back for seconds food! #chickennoodlecasserole #aforkstale
    This Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe is a delicious Southern Food Classic. Topped with crispy french fried onions and loaded with cheese, it is a finger licking, go back for seconds food! #chickennoodlecasserole #aforkstale

    This French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe is a delicious Southern Food Classic.

    It is a cheesy chicken noodle dish topped with crunchy french fried onions.

    French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe- Delicious Southern Food

    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.

    And this is one of those kind of dishes.

    Watch how to make chicken noodle casserole

    Besides the protein from the chicken and cheese, there is not much else huge on nutrition value in this casserole.

    But boy is it good! 

    This French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole is a recipe my whole family enjoys, and now your family can enjoy it too.

    ingredients for French onion chicken noodle casserole-egg noodles, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and French fried onions

    Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this:

    • cooked chicken-You can bake, roast or boil the chicken.
    • egg noodles- 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
    • 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
    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    Tip

    If you are in a hurry, you can shred pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. It will also add extra flavor. I do not recommend canned chicken.

    process photos of steps to make chicken noodle casserole

    Steps

    Follow these simple steps to make chicken noodle casserole:

    1. Cook 12 oz egg noodles. Drain and set aside.
    2. Mix shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese together.
    3. Mix in egg noodles.
    4. Add to a greased 9 x13 in baking dish.
    5. Top with French Fried Onions.
    6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is fully melted.

    Can you make chicken noodle casserole in advance?

    You can make this chicken noodle 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 air tight container. When ready to bake, completely thaw and add 10 minutes to the cooking time.

    Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

    My Mother and Father-in-Law love traditional southern food.

    We often get together for dinner, so when they come to my house, I try to cook the kind of cooking style they favor.

    This French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole is a southern classic dish.

    When I made it for my very sweet Mother-In-Law, she said to be sure to tell you that it is "Delicious!"

    She and my Father-in-Law both loved it. And what isn't to love?

    The combination of ingredients topped with those crunchy French fried onions promise good taste and comfort. It is warm and filling.

    The kind of dish that makes your soul happy. What we also call here, "Soul Food."

    French Fried Onions recipe

    Best of all, the ingredients are fairly inexpensive and it is simple to make.

    Make it tonight, and see what your family says.

    Looking for more Southern recipes to try? Try some of these.

    • Instant Pot Country Style Cube Steak
    • Southern Coleslaw
    • Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
    • Southern Cornbread Dressing
    • Creamy Southern Potato Salad
    • Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup
    • Southern Baked Spaghetti
    • How to Cook Collard Greens

    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!

    Chicken noodle casserole

    French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

    This Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe is a creamy noodle dish made with shredded chicken and cheddar cheese, then topped with crunchy french fried onions.
    4.82 from 22 votes
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    Course: Entree, Main Course, Pasta
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 412kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    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

    • Cook 12 ounces egg noodles. Drain and set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x13 in baking dish.
    • Mix 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken, 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, 16 oz sour cream, and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese together.
    • Mix in egg noodles.
    • Add to baking dish.
    • Top with 1 cup French Fried Onions.
    • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is fully melted.

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    Notes

    Note: If you are in a hurry, you can shred pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. It will also add extra flavor. I do not recommend canned chicken.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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