Description
This creamy chicken noodle casserole is a comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the egg noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, cooked noodles, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and smooth the top.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- For additional flavor, consider adding vegetables like peas or corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg