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An extreme close-up of the bubbly, golden-brown cracker topping on a freshly baked chicken noodle casserole in a baking dish.

Chicken Noodle Casserole: The Ultimate Creamy Recipe

The ultimate Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe! This dish is incredibly creamy, easy to make, and loaded with tender chicken, egg noodles, and a savory sauce. It's the perfect comfort food dinner for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed, rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed (about 1 sleeve)
  • 4 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook egg noodles according to package directions, but for 2 minutes less than the minimum cook time. Drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Gently stir in the drained noodles, shredded chicken, and the thawed peas and carrots until everything is well combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until combined. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the casserole without the cracker topping, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add the topping just before baking and add 10-15 minutes to the bake time.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.