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This Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole combines tender pasta, pre-cooked chicken, and veggies in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a Ritz cracker topping for a delicious twist on the classic soup. Ready for the oven in just 20 minutes of prep time, it’s a family favorite that brings comfort and flavor to the dinner table.
Why We Love This Recipe!
- Family Favorite: This recipe is sure to be a favorite for the whole family.
- Simple Ingredients: This easy recipe has simple ingredients with full flavor!
- Classic Comfort Food: This creamy casserole recipe is like a chicken pot pie without the crust, using buttery crackers on top instead! Yum!
There are so many variations of chicken noodle casserole out there. But this recipe combines the classic flavors of chicken noodle soup made into a casserole with a buttery cracker topping. And the best part is that this recipe is family-friendly and totally adjustable, too!
Have a large crowd coming for dinner? Make a double batch! You can serve this recipe for an easy Easter Chicken Noodle Casserole or any weeknight. It is so easy and delicious!
Ingredient Notes
How To Make Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole
✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!
Step 1 | Prep the Chicken
Start by preheating the oven to 350°F and coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray, or prep a 12-inch skillet.
Cook Chicken Breast or strip a rotisserie chicken. Shred the tender meat with 2 large forks or with a stand or an electric mixer.
Step 2 | Boil the Pasta & Make the Filling
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium-high heat. Add egg noodles and cook al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the can of cream of chicken soup, milk, cheese, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper, and stir together. Then stir in shredded chicken, onion, celery, and thawed frozen vegetables.
Gently fold in the cooked egg noodles with the cheesy sauce and veggies.
Stir together Ritz cracker crumbs and Butter in a small bowl to make the topping.
Step 3 | Assemble the Casserole
Spoon mixture into baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
Bake approx. 25-35 minutes, until topping is lightly browned. Remove the casserole from the oven when hot a bubbly, and let set for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- Plan your meal: Using pre-cooked chicken is so easy! So be sure to save some chicken from a previous meal or prep your chicken before starting to make the casserole.
- Al Dente: Cook the noodles al dente style since they will cook more in the creamy casserole.
- Make it Easy: This recipe is made fast and easy by using canned soup.
- Thawed Veggies: Don’t forget to thaw the veggies so you do not end up adding extra water to the recipe with frozen veggies.
Variations and Substitutions
Recipe FAQs
Sure! Try cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup for this easy chicken casserole recipe.
There are a few things to adjust to make this recipe gluten-free. But it is not impossible! The ingredients you would need to find GF substitutes for include egg noodles, canned soup, chicken bouillon, and Ritz crackers. There are good options for all of those as long as you ensure they are all certified as gluten-free.
For an all-new recipe, try using leftover turkey, canned salmon, or canned tuna as a substitute for the chicken.
Storage
Storage: Store your leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. In fact, some say this recipe is even better the next day!
Freeze: Put the casserole together, but leave the cracker topping off. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil or an airtight lid to freeze before baking. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
When ready to cook, thaw the casserole, add the Ritz cracker topping, and then bake as directed.
What to Serve with Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
This chicken casserole recipe si a meal all in one pan. So all you may want to add is a bread and a salad. Here are a few great options.
- Butter Swim Biscuits
- Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
- Columbia Restaurant’s 1905 Salad
- Air Fryer Texas Toast Garlic Bread
- Cheesy Green Chile Bread
More Easy Casserole Recipes
- Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole
- French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
- Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
- Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
- Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Casserole
- Ground Beef and Sausage Rice Casserole
- Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Cheesy Chicken Tender Tater Tot Casserole
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, (or favorite style)
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion, (optional: saute for 2 minutes to reduce raw onion falvor)
- 3 ribs celery, (finely diced)
- 12 ounce bag frozen mixed vegetable, thawed
- 1 ½ cups Ritz cracker pices, coarsley chopped
- ½ stick butter, (5 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons butter, (melted)
- green onions and parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray, or prep a 12-inch skillet.
- Cook Chicken Breast, or strip a rotisserie chicken. Shred tender meat with 2 large forks, or with a stand or an electric mixer.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium-high heat. Add egg noodles and cook al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add cream of chicken soup, milk, cheese, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper, and stir together.
- Stir in shredded chicken, onion, celery, and thawed frozen vegetables.
- Fold in the cooked egg noodles. Spoon mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
- Stir together Ritz cracker crumbs and Butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly overt he casserole. Bake approx. 25-35 minutes, until topping is lightly browned.
- Let set for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Disclaimer
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This was a delicious and filling meal for the family. I loved being able to have a complete meal in one dish.
Thank you, Betty! It one of my favorites for a weeknight or easy Sunday dinner.