Created by KittenCal on September 15, 2011
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (set oven rack to lowest position).
Step 2: Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
Step 3: Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water; drain then toss with 2 tablespoons butter.
Step 4: In a large saucepan, mix the undiluted mushroom soup, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, milk or half and half, sour cream, salt, chopped onion, pimiento, bell pepper and celery; cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
Step 5: Add in the tuna or chicken; mix to combine.
Step 6: Combine the mixture with the cooked egg noodles.
Step 7: Season with black pepper to taste.
Step 8: Transfer to prepared greased baking dish.
Step 9: Sprinkle top with the broken Ritz crackers.
Step 10: Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.