Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipe – Chicken, noodles, chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar, mozzarella topped with butter crackers and poppy seeds – makes a ton. Great for a potluck. Easy to half or make a whole batch and freeze half for later!
This Cheesy Chicken Casserole makes a great weeknight meal. I used a rotisserie chicken and it only took a few minutes to mix everything together. This makes a ton. I divided the mixture between two 8-inch pans and froze one (uncooked) for later. If you freeze this, just cover the dish with foil and bake for about 20 minutes, and then uncover and finish baking for an additional 20-25 minutes. We both really enjoyed this dish. It was super cheesy and delicious. It was even great reheated for lunch. Give it a try!
Yield: serves 6 to 8
Cheesy Chicken Casserole
prep time: 10 MINScook time: 25 MINStotal time: 35 mins
ingredients:
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1 rotisserie chicken
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16-oz wide egg noodles, cooked
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3 cups light sour cream
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2 cans 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
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8-oz shredded Cheddar cheese
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8-oz shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 sleeve Club crackers, crushed
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¼ cup butter, melted
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2 Tbsp poppy seed
instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350ĀŗF.
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Remove the meat from the chicken, discard skin, and chop meat.
- Mix together chicken, noodles, sour cream, soup and cheeses in a large bowl. Pour into a lightly greased 13″x9″ baking dish.
- Mix together cracker crumbs and margarine; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle poppy seed over cracker crumbs.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until crackers are crispy and golden and cheese is melted.
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Delicious casserole. I have your chicken spaghetti casserole in the oven now. Love meow Monday.
Hope you enjoy the spaghetti!
Do you think this recipe would be ok if I substituted pulled pork shoulder for chicken?
Do you think this recipe would be ok if I substituted pulled pork shoulder for chicken?
If you freeze one, do you thaw first or are your baking instructions from frozen? How do the noodles hold up after being frozen? I've started doing a lot of freezer cooking, but so many websites say pasta doesn't freeze well. Would love to hear your thoughts. Love your recipes!
Jennifer – I think broccoli would be great. Hope they enjoy the casserole.
Can you throw some veg in there? Like some green beans or broccoli? I have a friend whose mother passed away and I'm trying to make some easy, one dish meals for my friend, her hubby and their two kiddos.
Shanelle – yes, cook the chicken and noodles before assembling the casserole.
Sounds delicious! I have made several of your recipes and they are all met with rave reviews:) For this, do I need to cook the chicken and the noodles before putting in the baking dish?
Sherri – yes, Ritz crackers would work fine. Hope you like it!
I am going to make this tomorrow!! Could Ritz crackers be used instead of Club crackers?
I have to make this and do it soon, Steph. I know my kids will love it, just like they did your taco casserole.
I love casserole!
WARNING: Do not make this dish. Repeat. Do Not Make This Dish. You will not be able to stay out of it. You will not be able to stop at one serving. This happened to my entire family. We ate until we couldn't move, then sat in front of the TV all evening thinking of how to eat more of this stuff. Daughter didn't even finish her bread… and that's saying lots!
Joyce – you had me worried for a second. So glad your family love the casserole. Not eating your bread is a big deal here too!!
Jenny – yes, cook the noodles first. Hope you enjoy it!
Do I need to cook the noodles first?
This sounds delish!
Do I need to cook the noodles first?
This sounds delish!
This sounds delicious! I'm new here and love your blog! I'll be looking around now, esp. at those 7 up biscuits!
Steph, we sure were thinking alike today! LOL. I love the sour cream and poppy seeds in there!! Awesome photo too š
I have made this before! It is easy and it tastes great. Next time try to use crumbled Doritos instead of the Club crackers.
ohmy! This sounds "to die for".
It sounds delicious and your shots make it look even more so.