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Crazy Good Casserole

A creamy and cheesy casserole loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and delicate egg noodles, making it a family-friendly one-pan meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded, about 2 large chicken breasts)
  • 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)
  • 0.5 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 slices)
  • 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) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the egg noodles until just al dente, then 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 in the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon into the sauce mixture and mix until evenly coated.
Baking
  1. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon on top.
  2. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

This casserole keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat at 350°F until warmed through, adding broth or milk if dry. Try different cheeses for variations or add crushed crackers on top.