Description
The ultimate easy comfort bake! This Chicken Noodle Casserole is creamy, hearty, and topped with a crunchy, buttery crust. It’s a make-ahead dream, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz Wide Egg Noodles
3 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
1 can (10.5 oz) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can (10.5 oz) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 cup Milk
1.5 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), thawed
1 tsp Garlic Powder
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
**For the Topping:**
1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (about 30 crackers), crushed
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions, but undercook them by 2 minutes (they will finish cooking in the oven). Drain well.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Add the drained, undercooked noodles, the shredded chicken, and the thawed mixed vegetables to the bowl with the sauce.
5. Stir gently until everything is evenly combined and coated in the sauce.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
7. In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Toss to combine.
8. Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbling around the edges, and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
10. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Undercooking the noodles is essential to prevent them from becoming mushy in the oven.
Thaw the frozen vegetables before adding them to the mix, otherwise they will release too much water and make the casserole soupy.
You can assemble this casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then bake as directed (may need an extra 5-10 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg