Caitlin Bensel
This chicken noodle casserole checks each of the three C’s for casserole superstardom: classic, creamy, and oh so comforting. Wide egg noodles, cream of chicken soup, and a crushed butter cracker topping will take grown-ups right back to their childhood and make everyone at the table smile. Use a rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time. No need to cook any veggies beforehand—they’ll soften up beautifully as the casserole bakes.
Does chicken noodle casserole freeze well?
Yes! Since the chicken is already cooked when it goes into the casserole and there’s plenty of creamy sauce, chicken noodle casserole is perfect for freezing. Freeze without the cracker topping before baking, thaw completely, then add a few minutes to the bake time to heat through.
What is cream of chicken soup?
Cream of chicken soup was actually invented by Campbell’s back in the 1940s. Milk, cream, and flour