Chicken Noodle Casserole – Redneck cooking

Tired of the same old thing for dinner? Do you want something tasty, filling, and different? Try this Chicken Noodle Casserole that is sure to please the whole family.

You ever have one of those days where nothing sounds good for dinner? Everything in the cupboards looks like the same old boring thing? I hate it when that happens. I decided the best thing was cheese burgers for dinner. I then discovered that the only ground beef I had was frozen, but I did have a couple of chicken breasts. I decided to try a chicken noodle casserole instead. I did not have a recipe for this so I was not sure what I would end up with. Luckily my dogs were on hand to cheer me on. They like recipes that don’t work out so well because they get the left overs.

This chicken noodle casserole turned out to be an easy dish to make and not all that time consuming. It is a simple yet filling dish that can be easily reheated in a microwave or the oven as well.

Chicken Noodle Casserole

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Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 pound egg noodles
1 to 2 cups shredded cheese

I start by frying the chicken breasts. Add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil or bacon grease to a large skillet and heat to medium high temperature. Place the chicken breasts in the pan and season to taste with your favorite seasoning salt. I like to use Johnny’s seasoning salt, but any seasoning salt will do. Cooking times will vary greatly depending on the size and thickness of the breast. I usually start with about 7 minutes per side for large breasts. Make sure the breasts are cooked through. Dice the breasts into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces and set aside.

Add 4 to 6 cups of water to a large pan. Sprinkle in about 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil. Add the noodles to the pot and boil for 10 to 15 minutes.

When the noodles are cooked drain them and place them into a casserole dish with the diced chicken breasts. Pour in the can of Cream of Chicken soup and the cup of sour cream (you can replace the sour cream with a cup of milk if you prefer). Cover the dish with the shredded cheese. I like to use shredded mozzarella, but what ever your favorite shredded cheese is will do. If I want this to be really cheesy I will use sliced Velveeta instead of the shredded cheese.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. I bake mine until the cheese is melted and starts to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Add a green salad, or other vegetable for a side dish and you have a family pleasing dinner that will not take a lot of time to cook.