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Bird's-eye view of a creamy chicken noodle casserole with egg noodles, shredded cheddar, and visible chunks of chicken.

Dolly's Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Dairy-rich casserole with shredded chicken, egg noodles, cream soups, and cheddar cheese, topped with buttery cracker crumbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles 340 g
  • 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz) or breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven and Grease Dish:

    Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

  2. Boil Egg Noodles:

    Boil egg noodles in salted water until al dente, roughly 7-8 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

  3. Mix Sauce and Seasonings:

    In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and cheddar cheese. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix until uniform.

  4. Fold Chicken and Noodles:

    Fold shredded chicken and drained noodles into the sauce until everything is well coated.

  5. Pour into Baking Dish:

    Pour the mixture into the greased dish and spread into an even layer.

  6. Prepare Topping:

    Mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter in a small bowl. Scatter evenly over the casserole.

  7. Bake Casserole:

    Bake without a cover for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling.

  8. Garnish with Parsley:

    If desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.