Crazy Good Casserole
A comforting casserole filled with tender chicken, creamy goodness, and cheesy delight, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 slices)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the cooked egg noodles into the chicken mixture, folding gently.
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
Notes
Feel free to get creative with ingredients; this casserole is versatile and can accommodate various substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, chicken, cheese, family meal