Description
This Ultimate Chicken Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a family dinner. Creamy and packed with flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup cooked chopped bacon
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For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Casserole:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the casserole mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the shredded chicken, cooked noodles, shredded cheddar cheese, peas, and chopped bacon.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add extra veggies like broccoli or mushrooms if desired.
- For a spicier version, stir in a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
