Name: Chicken Cheddar Noodle Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 (10.5-ounce) cans 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

Description

A comforting and delicious Chicken Cheddar Noodle Bake that combines cooked chicken, egg noodles, and creamy cheddar cheese, topped with a crunchy Ritz cracker crust.

Ingredients

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2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 (10.5-ounce) cans 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

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add bell pepper, onion, and celery; cook until onions are translucent and vegetables soften, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Reduce heat to medium; stir in cream of chicken soup and half and half until combined and heated through.
Add shredded sharp cheddar and stir until fully melted.
Fold in cooked egg noodles and shredded chicken breast, mixing evenly.
Add parsley, salt, and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
Remove from heat and pour mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish.
Place Ritz crackers in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin. Transfer to a bowl and mix in melted butter and shredded cheddar.
Spread cracker mixture evenly over the casserole filling.
Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until topping is golden and cheese is melted.

Notes

Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for extra convenience.
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Adjust seasoning to your preference.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg