RITZ CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This homemade Ritz Chicken Casserole is a hearty and flavorful family favorite that's ready in less than 30 minutes, making the perfect weeknight dinner. Soft egg noodles are mixed with a creamy chicken and vegetable filling, and topped off with a crunchy Ritz cracker topping!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-3 tbsp olive oil
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 10.5 oz cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup half and half
2 cups sharp cheddar (shredded (shred your own cheese so it melts best!))
3 cups egg noodles (cooked)
1.5 pounds chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
1 tbsp parsley
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 sleeve Ritz crackers
1 cup sharp cheddar (shredded)
4 tbsp butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a 4-quart Dutch oven, add olive oil, bell pepper, onion, celery and cook over medium-high heat until onion is translucent and pepper/celery are becoming tender (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to prevent garlic from burning.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add cream of chicken soup, half and half, then stir to combine.
  • Once heated through, add cheese. Continue to stir to melt.
  • Add cooked egg noodles and shredded chicken once the cheese is all melted.
  • Season with parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and pour into the prepared 9x13 baking dish.
  • Place the Ritz crackers in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin. Add crackers to a medium bowl.
  • Stir in melted butter and 1 cup shredded cheddar.
  • Spread topping over casserole dish.Place the dish in a preheated oven uncovered and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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