Chicken Noodle Casserole

Chicken-Macaroni Casserole

By ratherbeswimmin' on January 23, 2009

Photo by Chef shapeweaver ©

11 Reviews

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• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Servings: 8

About This Recipe

"Southern Living: a simple homey casserole my kids like."

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup milk
• 3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 2 1/2 cups cooked macaroni
• salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup Ritz cracker crumbs

Directions

1. In a large skillet over med-high heat, saute onions in butter until onions are tender.
2. Add in soup and 1 ½ cups cheese; gradually stir in milk.
3. Cook over medium heat until cheese melts; stir in chicken and macaroni; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer mixture to a greased 2 ½ quart casserole; sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
5. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
6. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake 5 minutes.