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Classic Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

This casserole is pure comfort, featuring a creamy mix of chicken, noodles, and vegetables with a buttery cracker topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 671
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1.5 pounds cooked chicken, shredded or chopped Rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (one 12-ounce bag)
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces each)
  • 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup milk Use whole milk or 2%.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Taste before adding more.
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes For added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese Sharp white cheddar is a good alternative.
  • 0.5 package egg noodles (8 ounces)
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers Can substitute with other crackers.
  • 0.25 cup salted butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles for about 6 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, thawed mixed vegetables, and chopped onion.
  2. Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Stir until smooth.
Combining
  1. Fold in the cooked noodles and stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
Baking
  1. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  2. Crush the Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter until crumbly. Scatter over the casserole.
  3. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
Serving
  1. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For freezing, store the chicken mixture separately without the topping. Reheat portions in the microwave or whole dish in the oven until hot.