Description
This creamy chicken noodle casserole is a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners. Packed with tender chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a delicious blend of cheeses, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 3 cups egg noodles (cooked according to package directions)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the Casserole Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, thawed peas and carrots, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, milk, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked noodles until everything is well combined.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the chicken and noodle mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or parsley to the casserole mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg