Chicken Noodle Casserole- Topped with French Fried Onions

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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."

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
• Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
• 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!

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