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Cheesy Chicken Casserole That Your Family Will Crave

Cheesy Chicken Casserole That Your Family Will Crave

This comforting meal combines tender shredded chicken and egg noodles in a rich, velvety sauce. Topped with smoky bacon and melted cheddar, it is a reliable crowd-pleaser that comes together quickly for a cozy family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups egg noodles uncooked
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup sour cream full fat
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup bacon crumbled
  • 0.5 cup milk any kind
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder dried
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder dried
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper ground
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp green onions garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-Inch Baking Dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Boil the egg noodles in salted water until they reach an al dente texture, then drain them thoroughly.
  3. Whisk the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and all dry spices in a large bowl until the sauce is uniform.
  4. Fold the shredded chicken, cooked noodles, half of the cheese, and half of the bacon into the creamy sauce.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish using a spatula.
  6. Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 more minutes until the cheese bubbles.
  8. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh green onions and serving.

Notes

For the best results, use a rotisserie chicken to save time and ensure the meat is tender. You can assemble this dish up to 24 hours in advance and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to bake. If baking from cold, add 5 to 10 minutes to the covered baking time to ensure the center is hot.