Chicken & Egg Noodles Casserole
The tender chicken layered with al dente egg noodles, enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with a golden cheese crust. Perfect for cozy nights!
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken cooked, diced
- 1/2 onion yellow, diced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup see notes for substitute
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1 cup cheese shredded
- 2 cups peas and carrots
- 12 oz egg noodles cooked and drained
- 25 Ritz crackers or 1 cup crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, yellow onion, cream of chicken, mayo, shredded cheese, peas, and carrots. Mix until the ingredients are creamy and fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the cooked and drained egg noodles, being careful not to break them.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Crush Ritz crackers into crumbs using a blender and spread them over the mixture.
- Melt butter and pour it evenly over the cracker crumbs.
- Bake the casserole at 350°F for 35-45 minutes until the crumbs are crispy and golden.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy the comforting flavors!