Crazy Good Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
This Crazy Good Casserole is a comforting and hearty baked dish featuring tender shredded chicken, egg noodles, a creamy sauce made with cream of chicken soup and sour cream, and topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for an easy family dinner that combines rich flavors and simple ingredients in one satisfying casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Casserole
- 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)
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch (or similar size) baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until just al dente, meaning they are slightly firm as they will continue cooking in the oven. Drain the noodles and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Stir the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon into the sauce mixture. Mix thoroughly so everything is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the prepared mixture into the greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon on top to create a flavorful crust once baked.
- Bake: Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired to add a fresh pop of flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adjust salt according to the saltiness of your bacon and cheese.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese.
- Ensure noodles are slightly undercooked as they will continue cooking in the casserole.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, baked casserole, cheesy chicken noodle casserole, easy dinner recipe
