Description
A creamy and cheesy chicken noodle casserole with a crunchy topping, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works well)
- Wide egg noodles
- Sour cream
- Cream of chicken soup (low-fat or heart-healthy version recommended)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Crushed buttery crackers
- Butter (melted or dotted on top)
Instructions
- Boil the egg noodles until just tender (al dente) and drain. If you’re not using pre-cooked chicken, bake or boil and shred the chicken ahead of time.
- In a bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and seasonings. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the noodles, chicken, veggies, and cheese sauce in a large mixing bowl. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with extra cheese and crushed crackers.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use low-fat or heart-healthy cream of chicken soup and sour cream.
- Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe.
- Consider adding cooked vegetables such as peas, carrots, or broccoli for added flavor and nutrition.
- If you want a crunchier topping, add extra crushed crackers or breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg