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Ultimate Chicken Casserole

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A comforting, creamy chicken casserole featuring tender egg noodles, rotisserie chicken, and a crispy buttery cracker topping. This complete meal in one dish combines protein, vegetables, and satisfying carbs, all crowned with a golden-brown crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 3 cups cooked egg noodles about 6 oz dry
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn, green beans
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup crushed buttery crackers
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Cook egg noodles according to package directions and drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked noodles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk.
  4. Add shredded cheddar cheese, frozen mixed vegetables, and all seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper). Stir until well combined.
  5. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, mix crushed buttery crackers with melted butter until evenly moistened.
  7. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.
  8. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This versatile casserole can be customized with different proteins like turkey or tuna, and various vegetables work well. The egg noodles can be substituted with rice or quinoa. Leftovers taste even better the next day. For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and non-dairy cheese. Make sure to use fresh crackers for the best crunchy topping.

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