Kristi's Chicken Noodle Casserole

Cozy up with "Kristi's Chicken Noodle Casserole," a comforting and hearty one-dish meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This crowd-pleasing casserole layers tender egg noodles, juicy shredded chicken, and a creamy blend of cream of chicken soup and sour cream, all enhanced with the savory goodness of sharp cheddar cheese and vibrant peas and carrots. A touch of garlic and onion powder adds depth to the flavor, while a golden, buttery cracker crumb topping delivers the perfect crunch. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is a delicious way to serve up classic comfort food with minimal effort. Perfect for feeding a crowd, you'll love how this creamy chicken noodle casserole brings everyone back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Egg noodles
• 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cans Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups Frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1.5 cups Crushed butter crackers (e.g., Ritz)
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, thawed peas and carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Fold the cooked egg noodles into the chicken mixture, ensuring the noodles are well-coated.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs over the top of the casserole to create a crispy topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2761.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4903.0

Total Fat 264.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 1234.8mg	0%
Sodium 8241.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 308.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 60.1g
Protein 345.6g	0%

Vitamin D 194.7IU	0%
Calcium 2613.1mg	0%
Iron 29.9mg	0%
Potassium 3681.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.6%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 24.7%