Crazy Good Casserole
A comforting casserole filled with shredded chicken, egg noodles, and creamy cheese, perfect for family gatherings or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 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 according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the shredded chicken, cooked egg noodles, and crumbled bacon to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Cheesy Layering: Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
Feel free to personalize this casserole with veggies or spices as per your preference. It freezes well for future meals!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe