Description
A delightful baked casserole combining tender chicken, savory bacon, and creamy cheese—perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Create the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon into the sauce mixture until well coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish: Pour this mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using low-fat sour cream or cheese. This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, chicken, bacon, family meal