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Easiest Ever Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole Using Rotisserie Chicken

Close-up of a baked chicken noodle casserole with melted cheddar cheese and a crispy, golden breadcrumb topping.
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Make this simple, creamy chicken noodle casserole using rotisserie chicken for a quick, family-friendly weeknight dinner. This recipe uses pantry staples for maximum comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup crushed butter crackers (for topping)
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until they are al dente. Drain the noodles well and set them aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk, mayonnaise, and chopped onion, if using. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add the cooked, drained egg noodles, shredded chicken, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese to the soup mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Pour the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the cracker topping.
  9. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken saves significant time, making this a true weeknight chicken bake recipe.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute one can of cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
  • You can prepare this cheesy chicken noodle bake ahead of time; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the initial bake time if baking from cold.

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