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Dolly’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole You’ll Love

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Dolly’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe is a cheesy, comforting dish with tender chicken, egg noodles, creamy soups, and buttery cracker topping. Perfect for family dinners or weeknights.

Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
30 minutes
Total time
45 minutes
Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

3 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or diced 8 oz Wide egg noodles, cooked and drained 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of mushroom soup 1 cup Sour cream 1/2 cup Milk 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots (optional) 1/2 cup Crushed Ritz crackers or buttered breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons Melted butter Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Combine chicken, noodles, soups, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and half the cheddar in a large bowl. Stir well.
  3. Step 3: Fold in peas and carrots, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
  5. Step 5: Mix crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole.
  6. Step 6: Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Step 7: Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option. Add vegetables like corn or green beans for variety. Keeps well for 3 days in fridge and reheats easily.

Nutrition

Calories
460
Fat
28g
Saturated fat
12g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
680mg
Protein
23g
Carbohydrates
28g
Fiber
2g