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Chicken noodle casserole with a golden buttery Ritz cracker topping baked in a casserole dish
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole with Ritz Topping

A rich and creamy chicken noodle casserole made with leftover chicken and topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs for the perfect crunchy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs cooked chicken cubed or shredded
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • Chicken broth for boiling noodles
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 small onion finely diced (or onion powder to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
Buttery Ritz Topping
  • 1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick ½ cup butter

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 9x13 baking dish
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Spoon or Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Cook egg noodles in chicken broth until just tender; drain.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Stir in onion (or onion powder), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add cooked chicken and noodles; mix until evenly coated.
  6. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add Ritz cracker crumbs and stir until coated and lightly toasted.
  8. Sprinkle cracker topping evenly over casserole.
  9. Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until hot and bubbly and topping is golden.
  10. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.