Description
Dolly’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a comforting, creamy dish made with tender chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a rich, cheesy sauce. It’s the perfect casserole to feed a crowd or to enjoy as a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
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4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (about 2 medium chicken breasts)
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12 oz egg noodles, cooked and drained
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1 cup frozen peas (optional)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Creamy Sauce:
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup sour cream
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½ cup milk
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Topping:
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1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Make the Creamy Sauce:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
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Assemble the Casserole:
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Add the cooked chicken, cooked egg noodles, frozen peas (if using), and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the creamy sauce. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
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Prepare the Topping:
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In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers (or breadcrumbs) with the melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the casserole.
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Bake the Casserole:
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
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Serve:
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Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and enjoy!
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Notes
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For a lower-fat version, use light sour cream or substitute the cream of chicken soup with a lighter version or homemade cream sauce.
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You can add extra vegetables like carrots, broccoli, or corn for more flavor and nutrition.
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal – assemble the casserole a day before and store it in the fridge, then bake the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (⅙ of casserole)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg