Easy Creamy Chicken Casserole
- Kim
- May 12
- 3 min read
This Easy Creamy Chicken Casserole is ultimate comfort food—loaded with tender chicken, pasta, cheese, and a rich cream soup base. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for feeding the whole family. Made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor.
Easy Creamy Chicken Casserole is the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug—perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or anytime you want something hearty and satisfying. With tender chicken and a rich creamy sauce, this casserole is a family favorite that never gets old. This delicious recipe came from my neighbor and dear friend. We share recipes - it’s one of my favorite things about our friendship. \After just one bite of this delicious dish, I knew it was a keeper. It’s the kind of meal made to be shared—just like she shared it with me. It may become your favorite comfort food.
What You Need
Pasta or Egg Noodles
Diced Cooked (Chicken Breasts or Chicken Thighs)
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Cream of Chicken Soup
Milk
Chopped Pimento
Tips for Making Easy Creamy Chicken Casserole
Uses leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience
Try your leftover turkey instead of chicken
This dish can be customized to your personal preference such as adding vegetables like bell peppers, frozen peas or broccoli
If you'd like add a crunchy topping, add buttery crackers or bread crumbs mixed with melted butter to add a bit of texture to contrast the creamy base.
If you want a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes or your favorite spicy pepper
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How to Make Creamy Chicken Casserole
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 2 quart casserole or 9x13-inch pan and set aside. In a large pot, fill with cold water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, grab a large bowl and combine the 1 cup cheese, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup chopped pimentos and mix until smooth. Fold in the 2 cups cooked, diced chicken and 2 cups cooked pasta and mix until combined.
Above Left: Milk, soup, cheese and pimentos ready to be combined. Above Middle: Pasta added to soup mixture. Above Right: Chicken added to mixture.
Step 3: Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole or baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 minutes or until bubbling on the edges. Uncover and top with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, return to oven and bake until the cheese melts. Once baked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving so it may thicken slightly and slice more cleanly.
Above Left: Baked chicken mixture with cheese added. Above Right: Easy Creamy Chicken Casserole fully baked.
How to Store Creamy Chicken Casserole
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This casserole is delicious the next day. Reheat in a microwave safe dish at medium power until warm.
Creamy Chicken Casserole freezes well. Allow the casserole to cool completely, then cover the dish with a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil on top. When ready to reheat the next time, bring it to room temperature first before moving to the oven.
Creamy Chicken Casserole is perfect for a Sunday evening meal. This dish is sure to please even the picky eaters in your family. I hope this great recipe will quickly become a family favorite because this delicious classic comfort food is Forkin' Good!
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