Description
When you’re craving the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy richness, crispy topping, and nostalgic flavor, look no further than this Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Noodle Casserole. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that wraps up the cozy essence of a homestyle meal in one hearty bake. With its golden cheesy crust and velvety sauce enveloping tender noodles, chunks of juicy chicken, and bursts of colorful veggies, every forkful feels like a warm hug. This is your go-to for quick dinners, cozy nights, and easy food ideas everyone loves.
Ingredients
12 oz egg noodles
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
6 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water until just al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
4. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Fold in cooked chicken, peas and carrots, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Gently mix in the cooked noodles until fully coated.
7. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
8. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
9. In a separate bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter.
10. Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
11. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
12. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soften the cream cheese at room temp for easy mixing.
Don’t overcook the noodles since they’ll finish in the oven.
For extra veggies, stir in cooked broccoli or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken noodle casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, creamy chicken bake