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Chicken Casserole Creamy Family Comfort Food

Crazy Good Casserole

This Crazy Good Casserole lives up to its name — a creamy, cheesy, and comforting bake loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and hearty noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 large chicken breasts)
  • 2 cups Egg noodles, uncooked
  • 10.5 oz Cream of chicken soup (1 can)
  • 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 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Salt, adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing 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. Mix until evenly coated.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

This creamy chicken casserole freezes well and makes excellent leftovers. For a twist, swap cheddar with Monterey Jack or add steamed broccoli for extra color and nutrition.