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Ultimate Easy & Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole with Crispy Topping

A close-up serving of creamy chicken noodle casserole with visible noodles, carrots, peas, and a golden, crunchy breadcrumb topping.
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Create a comforting, family-friendly dinner fast with this easy chicken noodle casserole. It features tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a satisfyingly crunchy topping, perfect for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz)
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

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 well and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, both cans of condensed soup, chicken broth, sour cream, frozen vegetables, cheddar cheese, pepper, and salt. Mix these ingredients until they are fully combined.
  4. Gently fold the cooked, drained noodles into the creamy chicken mixture.
  5. Pour the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a shortcut, use 3 cups of pre-cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken.
  • You can substitute cream of celery soup for the cream of mushroom soup if you prefer.
  • To make this a make ahead casserole, prepare the entire dish up to the baking step, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.

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