Description
A comforting casserole combining tender chicken, hearty egg noodles, creamy sauce, and a cheesy topping.
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 salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon until everything is evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
Consider adding sautéed onions or bell peppers for extra flavor; for a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, chicken, egg noodles