Chicken Noodle Casserole
Feb 11, 2026 12:02 PM
Chicken Noodle Casserole is a pure comfort food, the kind of family-friendly dinner that serves up ALL the cozy vibes. It’s creamy and cheesy, loaded with tender chicken and egg noodles, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Creamy casseroles have a special place in my heart. I grew up eating them, so they’re still a nostalgic favorite.
And this chicken noodle casserole ranks right up there with my Sloppy Joe Casserole and Hamburger Casserole!
Like Chicken Noodle Soup, the main components of this recipe are Shredded Chicken and wide egg noodles. But instead of broth, the noodles and chicken are baked in a creamy cheese sauce with veggies and topped with buttery Ritz crackers. Such a delight!
Lightened Up. Using nonfat Greek yogurt and reduced-fat milk makes the sauce lighter than a typical casserole, but still rich and creamy. Also no “can-of” soups!
Family-Friendly. There will be no complaints when dinner is a creamy, cheesy casserole!
Feeds a Crowd, But Great for Weekdays Too. This is the kind of one-dish meal that I love for a weeknight dinner, but it also checks all the boxes for a potluck. (Carbs? Check! Cheese? Check! Creamy sauce? Check!)
Make it Ahead. I love to assemble this chicken noodle casserole ahead of time so I can bake it when I’m ready.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 12 ounces dried wide egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 3 ribs celery finely diced (about 1 cup)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon rubbed sage
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup reduced-fat milk I used 1%
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen peas and carrots thawed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers such as Ritz (about 32 crackers)
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives optional for serving
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
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