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The Ultimate Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole: Easy Weeknight Comfort with a Crunchy Topping

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Make this easy chicken noodle casserole for a comforting, creamy weeknight dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients and features a satisfyingly crunchy topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound egg noodles
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers (like Ritz)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles well and set them aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, shredded chicken, frozen peas, salt, pepper, and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix these ingredients until they are fully combined.
  4. Fold the drained egg noodles into the creamy chicken mixture. Spread this mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle this topping over the casserole mixture.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout.
  7. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese melts.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • To prevent a watery casserole, make sure you drain the cooked noodles very thoroughly before mixing them into the sauce.
  • For an extra savory flavor, sauté 1/2 cup of chopped onion in 1 tablespoon of butter before adding it to the soup mixture.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep; you can assemble the casserole completely, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.

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