Comforting casserole with noodles, creamy chicken, peas, and cheese baked to golden perfection.
# What you'll need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz egg noodles
→ Protein & Dairy
02 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cups whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 cup frozen peas
09 - 1 cup diced carrots, fresh or frozen
10 - 1/2 cup diced onion
→ Seasonings
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
→ Topping
16 - 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Boil egg noodles in salted water, cooking 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and carrots for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
04 - Whisk condensed cream of chicken soup, whole milk, and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth.
05 - Stir cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, frozen peas, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and black pepper into the bowl mixture.
06 - Fold the cooked noodles into the combined mixture until evenly distributed.
07 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
08 - Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the casserole surface.
09 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling bubbles.
10 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
