Crunchy Chicken and Cheese Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crunchy Chicken and Cheese Casserole, a family-friendly favorite that's bursting with flavor and texture. Juicy shredded chicken, tender egg noodles, and a creamy, cheesy sauce seasoned with garlic and onion powders come together in a symphony of savory goodness. Topped with a golden, buttery layer of crushed crackers, this baked casserole offers the perfect balance of gooey and crunchy in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's a time-saving weeknight dinner that’s sure to please. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve this deliciously hearty dish straight from the oven to your table. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers the next day, this recipe is guaranteed to become your go-to for quick, satisfying comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 8 ounces Egg noodles (uncooked)
- 2 cups Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Crushed butter crackers (e.g., Ritz)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.
Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Add the cooked egg noodles to the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat the noodles evenly in the sauce.
Pour the chicken and noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter until the mixture resembles a crumbly topping.
Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 226.3 g | 290% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.1 g | 606% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 793 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 6947 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.2 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.7 g | ||
| Protein | 161.8 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1964 mg | 151% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1561 mg | 33% | |
*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.
