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Crazy Good Casserole

A comforting casserole that combines chicken, bacon, and creamy sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 423
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded; about 2 large chicken breasts) Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked) Cook until al dente.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz / 300 g
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided) Use half for mixing, half for topping.
  • 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.

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 the egg noodles until just al dente. 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.
Assembly
  1. Stir the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon into the sauce mixture. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
  2. 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. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  2. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months before baking.