Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  3. Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water; drain then toss with 2 tablespoons butter.
  4. In a large saucepan, mix the undiluted mushroom soup, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese (if using) milk or half and half, sour cream, salt, pepper, chopped onion, pimiento, bell pepper and celery; cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
  5. Add in the tuna or chicken; mix to combine.
  6. Combine the mixture with the cooked egg noodles.
  7. Transfer to prepared greased baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle top with the broken Ritz crackers.
  9. Bake for about 25 minutes.