Crazy Chicken Bacon Noodle Casserole Recipe
Crazy Casserole is a hearty and comforting baked dish featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese sauce, savory bacon, and tender egg noodles. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this casserole combines rich flavors with simple ingredients and is topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon for an irresistible meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Pasta
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 large chicken breasts)
- 2 cups egg noodles, uncooked
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 slices), divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Noodles: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the egg noodles until just al dente—they should still be slightly firm as they will cook more in the oven. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon to the sauce. Stir everything together until the noodles and chicken are evenly coated.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon over the top for a golden, crispy finish.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter on top before baking.
- Substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt depending on the saltiness of your bacon and soup.
- Use gluten-free noodles to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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