Description
This Chicken Cheddar Noodle Bake combines creamy cheddar, tender chicken, and noodles for a comforting meal. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup half and half cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1½ pounds cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté chopped bell pepper, onion, and celery in olive oil until vegetables soften.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cream of chicken soup and half and half until combined and heated through.
- Melt in 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese.
- Fold in cooked egg noodles and shredded chicken, then season with parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter and remaining 1 cup cheese, then spread over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes until topping is golden and cheese bubbles.
Notes
Substitute olive oil with butter for a creamier taste.
Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg