Description
Experience the delightful comfort of Chicken Cheddar Noodle Bake! This dish boasts creamy cheddar, tender chicken, and a crunchy topping, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner that brings the family together.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil (2 to 3 tablespoons)
- Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
- Red Bell Pepper (1, chopped)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Garlic (1 tablespoon, minced)
- Cream of Chicken Soup (2 (10.5-ounce) cans)
- Half and Half Cream (1 cup)
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese (2 cups shredded, plus 1 cup for topping)
- Cooked Egg Noodles (3 cups)
- Cooked and Shredded Chicken Breast (1½ pounds)
- Parsley (1 tablespoon)
- Salt and Pepper
- Ritz Crackers (1 sleeve)
- Butter (4 tablespoons, melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Sauté chopped red bell pepper, onion, and celery in olive oil until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in cream of chicken soup and half-and-half until combined and heated through.
- Add shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold in cooked egg noodles and shredded chicken.
- Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter and extra cheddar.
- Spread cracker mixture over casserole and bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
Adjust cheese quantity according to preference.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg