Description
This Creamy Chicken Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make main course featuring tender chicken, egg noodles, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crunchy buttery cracker topping. Perfect for a family dinner, it combines simple ingredients for a rich and satisfying dish baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
Seasonings and Topping
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Mix Sauce Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir these ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth and flavorful sauce.
- Add Main Ingredients: To the sauce mixture, add the shredded chicken, cooked egg noodles, frozen peas and carrots, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix everything well until the ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking. Transfer the mixed casserole ingredients into the dish and spread them out evenly for uniform baking.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, combine the crushed buttery crackers with melted butter. This mixture will add a crunchy golden topping to the casserole.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the casserole. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. This resting time helps the casserole set for easier portioning and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to reduce fat or for a different tangy flavor.
- Add cooked mushrooms or spinach to increase vegetable content and nutrition.
- This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick meal.
