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Crazy Good Casserole

Crazy Good Casserole: Your New Family Favorite Dish

Crazy Good Casserole is a comforting dish that combines chicken, creamy sauce, and cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken can substitute with turkey or leftover chicken
  • 8 ounces Egg Noodles can use rotini or penne for variety
  • 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup cream of mushroom is an alternative
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can swap with Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese mix with mozzarella or Monterey Jack if preferred
  • 1 cup Milk non-dairy milk is perfect for lactose-free options
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
Optional Add-Ons
  • 4 slices Bacon can skip for a lighter dish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions chives can be a substitute

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the egg noodles until just al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, whisking until smooth.
  4. Fold the cooked noodles and shredded chicken into the creamy sauce, adding half of the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon.
  5. Spoon the mixture into the greased baking dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving, optionally garnishing with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later use.

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