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Close-up of a baked cheesy bacon pasta casserole in a white dish, topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese, served on a plaid napkin.

Crazy Good Casserole

This comforting casserole combines crispy bacon, seasoned chicken, spiral pasta, and a creamy chicken soup base, all topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. It's a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 6 strips bacon
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 (16-ounce) box spiral pasta
  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese shredded and divided

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • large skillet
  • Paper-towel lined plate
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  3. Cook chopped chicken in the bacon drippings until cooked through (165°F), then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain, and return to the pot.
  5. Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of cheese to the pasta, stirring well to combine.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, then crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the top.
  7. Top the casserole with the remaining Monterrey Jack cheese.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, then serve.

Notes

For an extra crunch, you can broil the casserole for a minute or two at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning the cheese.