Description
This Chicken Noodle Casserole is the ultimate cozy meal—creamy, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken, egg noodles, peas, and carrots, all topped with a golden buttery Ritz cracker crust. Perfect as a quick dinner, hearty lunch, or meal prep hero, this easy recipe brings nostalgic flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re craving comfort food, searching for dinner ideas, or need a reliable family recipe, this casserole checks every box.
Ingredients
12 oz egg noodles
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced carrots
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook egg noodles until al dente and drain.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Add shredded chicken, peas, and carrots to the bowl and stir to combine.
5. Fold in the cooked noodles gently until everything is well coated.
6. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter in a small bowl.
8. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
10. Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. Top with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook the noodles—they will continue to cook in the oven.
Using full-fat sour cream gives the best texture and flavor.
Let the casserole rest after baking so it thickens and slices neatly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken noodle casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, quick casserole, weeknight dinner, family meal