How to Make Chicken Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, halved)
• 6 oz Egg Noodles (dry, broken into halves if desired)
• 10.75 oz Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (one 10 3/4‑oz can)
• 10.75 oz Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (one 10 3/4‑oz can)
• 1 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat for richness)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (equivalent to one stick, melted)
• 1 cup Round Buttery Crackers (crushed (e.g., Ritz or similar))
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the chicken.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Poach Chicken

   Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the chicken, bring to a gentle simmer, add the 4 chicken breast halves, and poach for about 12 minutes until no longer pink in the center.

   Time: PT12M

3. Remove Chicken

   Using a slotted spoon, lift the chicken out of the pot and set aside to cool slightly.

   Time: PT2M

4. Cook Egg Noodles

   Bring the remaining cooking water to a rolling boil, add 6 oz egg noodles, and cook according to package directions (about 7 minutes) until al dente.

   Time: PT7M

5. Drain Noodles

   Drain the noodles in a colander and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

6. Cube Chicken

   Cut the poached chicken breasts into bite‑size cubes.

   Time: PT5M

7. Make Creamy Sauce

   In a saucepan over low heat, combine the 10 ¾‑oz can of cream of mushroom soup, the 10 ¾‑oz can of cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup sour cream. Stir until smooth and heated through.

   Time: PT5M

8. Combine Ingredients

   In a 9×13‑inch baking dish, spread the cooked noodles, cubed chicken, and pour the creamy sauce over them. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.

   Time: PT5M

9. Melt Butter

   Melt ½ cup (one stick) unsalted butter in a small saucepan, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT2M

10. Prepare Cracker Topping

    Place 1 cup round buttery crackers in a zip‑top bag, crush them into fine crumbs, then mix with the melted butter until evenly coated.

    Time: PT2M

11. Add Topping

    Evenly sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.

    Time: PT1M

12. Bake

    Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cracker topping is golden brown.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 350°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

2 g