Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

 

Loving the chicken casseroles I have been finding.

These recipes are perfect for leftover chicken. 

Since I am now cooking for one, I rarely make chicken because it is cheaper and easier to buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.  The only interaction with the chicken is shredding it.

Source:  https://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/cheesy-chicken-noodle-casserole/

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp. Horizon Organic unsalted butter
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cooked and chopped
• 1 lb. wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
• 1 container (24 oz.) sour cream
• 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 bag (6 oz.) Horizon Organic Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 bag (6 oz.) Horizon Organic Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Horizon Organic Cheddar Snack Crackers, crushed
• 1/4 cup Horizon Organic unsalted butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and carrots in 1 tablespoon of butter for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook and additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, combine the vegetable mixture along with the chopped chicken, cooked noodles, sour cream, soups, Cheddar cheese and Mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and butter. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the top of the casserole.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the crackers are crispy, and the cheese is melted.