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Ultimate Easy & Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

A close-up of a creamy chicken noodle casserole with shredded chicken, noodles, melted cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
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Make this classic, comforting chicken noodle casserole using rotisserie chicken for a quick weeknight chicken dinner. It features tender noodles, a rich, cheesy sauce made with cream of chicken soup, and a golden, crispy topping.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use rotisserie chicken for ease)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (for topping)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until they are al dente. Drain the noodles well and set them aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cooked chicken, milk, mayonnaise, diced onion, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix these ingredients until they are fully incorporated.
  4. Fold the cooked, drained egg noodles into the creamy chicken mixture until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Spread the noodle mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the cracker topping.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly in the center and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the cheesy chicken casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve this simple comfort food.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute one can of cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, use half sharp cheddar and half Monterey Jack cheese.
  • You can prepare this make ahead casserole, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.

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