Crazy Good Casserole
A delightful casserole bringing together chicken, cheese, and egg noodles, perfect for busy weekdays or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded, about 2 large chicken breasts)
- 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 boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the cooked chicken, cooked egg noodles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onion before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or different cheeses for a personal touch. This casserole can also be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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