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Crazy Good Casserole

This creamy and cheesy casserole combines tender chicken, gooey cheese, and savory bacon for a cozy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 large chicken breasts) Use cooked chicken for convenience.
  • 2 cups egg noodles, uncooked
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz / 300 g)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Reserve half for topping.
  • 0.5 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 slices) Reserve half for topping.
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (or similar size) baking dish.
  2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook egg noodles until just al dente (slightly firm). Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Stir the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon into the sauce mixture until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon evenly on top.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  3. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking. You can also freeze it for later. Best served with a light salad or steamed veggies.