Description
This Old-Fashioned Chicken and Noodles Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cozy family dinner. Creamy and delicious, it combines tender egg noodles with shredded chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, all topped with a cheesy, buttery cracker crust.
Ingredients
Egg Noodles:
- 12 oz egg noodles, cooked and drained
Shredded Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Cheese:
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix the sauce: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add ingredients: Stir in chicken, vegetables, and noodles. Pour into the dish.
- Add cheese: Top with cheddar cheese.
- Add topping: Combine crushed crackers with melted butter, sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or onions.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated.
