Dolly’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Here’s a cozy and satisfying recipe for Dolly’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole—a southern-style comfort dish loaded with tender chicken, egg noodles, creamy sauce, and a crunchy buttery topping.

🍲 Ingredients (Serves ~6–8)

• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great) eatingwell.com+13cookerycrafters.com+13recipesfiber.com+13

• 8–12 oz wide egg noodles, cooked and drained cookerycrafters.com+2recipesfiber.com+2recipesfiber.com+2

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup + 1 can cream of mushroom soup plainchicken.com+3cookerycrafters.com+3recipesfiber.com+3

• 1 cup sour cream + ½ cup milk bhg.com+13recipesfiber.com+13recipestasteful.com+13

• 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, salt & pepper recipestasteful.com+8recipesfiber.com+8recipestasteful.com+8

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided plainchicken.com+4recipesfiber.com+4recipesfiber.com+4

• 1 cup frozen peas & carrots (optional) chicken.ca+13recipesfiber.com+13recipesfiber.com+13

• Topping: ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs + 2 tbsp melted butter allrecipes.com+13recipesfiber.com+13recipestasteful.com+13

• Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat
   Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish. recipesfiber.com+1recipesfiber.com+1

2. Mix the Filling
   In a large bowl, stir together chicken, cooked egg noodles, both soups, sour cream, milk, garlic & onion powders, and half the cheddar cheese. Fold in peas & carrots if using. Season with salt & pepper. recipesfiber.complainchicken.com+7recipesfiber.com+7recipesfiber.com+7

3. Assemble
   Pour mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheddar. recipestasteful.com+1plainchicken.com+1

4. Add Crunchy Topping
   Stir crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly on top. recipestasteful.com+13recipesfiber.com+13recipestasteful.com+13

5. Bake
   Bake, uncovered, for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. recipesfiber.com

6. Serve
   Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy hot! Pairs well with salad, garlic bread, or green veggies.

🌟 Why It Works

• Combines creamy soups, sour cream, and cheddar for deep flavor and richness.

• Peas & carrots add nutrition, color, and a hint of freshness.

• The buttery cracker topping delivers delightful crunch.

• Loaded with tender chicken and egg noodles for hearty comfort. reddit.com+9cookerycrafters.com+9recipestasteful.com+9

💡 Tips & Variations

• Al dente noodles prevent mushiness—cook just until firm. recipestasteful.com

• Make-ahead: Assemble ahead and refrigerate; bake when ready. Great for busy nights or potlucks.

• Freeze-friendly: Can be frozen before baking (add cheese and topping after thawing).

• Skip mushrooms: Use two cans of cream of chicken if preferred.

• Add heat: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or smoked paprika.

• Up veggie count: Swap peas/carrots with broccoli, spinach, or corn. recipesfiber.com

🥗 Serving Suggestions

• Crisp green salad with vinaigrette

• Sautéed green beans or roasted broccoli

• Warm dinner rolls or garlic bread for soaking up sauce

Enjoy this cheesy, creamy, comforting casserole—perfectly named Dolly’s for its warmth, homestyle flavor, and effortless crowd-pleasing appeal. Let me know if you’d like a lighter version or alternative protein ideas!