Description

This Chicken Noodle Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family meal. Tender egg noodles, a creamy sauce, and chunks of chicken are combined with vegetables and topped with buttery Ritz crackers for a satisfying and delicious casserole.

Ingredients

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12 ounces extra-wide egg noodles
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
10 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups low-sodium or homemade chicken broth
6 ounces American cheese, deli style, rough chopped
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cups cooked chicken, diced (about 4 medium chicken breasts or 1 rotisserie chicken)
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
20 Ritz crackers, broken into small pieces

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Instructions

Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
Cook noodles: Cook noodles in boiling salted water until almost al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with 1 tablespoon of butter.
Sauté mushrooms: In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Sauté mushrooms until browned. Transfer to the pot with the noodles.
Sauté vegetables: Melt another tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Add carrots and onions; cook until softened. Transfer to the pot with the noodles and mushrooms.
Make sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Whisk in cheeses until smooth. Add garlic powder, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt.
Combine ingredients: Pour sauce over noodles and vegetables. Add chicken and peas. Fold gently to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking pan.
Add topping: Melt remaining butter. Sprinkle crushed crackers over the casserole and drizzle with melted butter.
Bake: Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Tent with foil halfway through to prevent over-browning. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Gently rewarm leftovers in the microwave. Add a splash of milk, chicken broth, or water to loosen if needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 520kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg