Description
This Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, made with shredded chicken, creamy cheeses, sour cream, and buttery Ritz cracker topping. A rich, family-friendly meal that’s quick to prepare and full of flavor. Great for weeknights, leftovers, or meal prepping. Perfect chicken casserole recipe for dinner lovers in the United States.
Ingredients
12 ounces egg noodles
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), crushed
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
1. Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions, just until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
3. Add the shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese to the creamy mixture. Stir to combine.
4. Gently fold in the cooked egg noodles until well coated.
5. Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and bubbling at the edges.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and ease.
You can assemble this dish ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Try mixing in vegetables like peas or chopped spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg