Crazy Good Casserole

Why Make This Recipe

Crazy Good Casserole is the perfect comfort food. It combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and cheesy goodness into one easy-to-make dish. This recipe is great for family dinners, potlucks, or whenever you want a heartwarming meal. It’s simple enough for weekdays but tasty enough that everyone will ask for seconds. Plus, it uses common ingredients that you may already have in your pantry!

How to Make Crazy Good Casserole

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch (or similar size) baking dish.
2. Cook noodles: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook egg noodles until just al dente (slightly firm, since they’ll bake more). Drain and set aside.
3. Make 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.
4. Assemble casserole: Stir the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon into the sauce mixture. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
5. Transfer to dish: Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon evenly on top.
6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.

How to Serve Crazy Good Casserole

Serve the casserole hot, right out of the oven. It’s delicious on its own, but you can also pair it with a green salad or some garlic bread for a complete meal. If you have any leftovers, give them a warm-up in the microwave!

How to Store Crazy Good Casserole

To store leftover Crazy Good Casserole, let it cool completely. Then, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2-3 months. Just make sure to thaw it in the fridge before reheating.

Tips to Make Crazy Good Casserole

• Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker prep time.
• For extra flavor, consider adding in some veggies like peas or mushrooms.
• If you want a crispy topping, sprinkle some breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter on top before baking.

Variation

You can easily customize this casserole with different proteins, such as turkey or ham. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with cooked beans or lentils.

FAQs

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?
Yes! You can assemble the casserole and refrigerate it for a day before baking. Just remember to adjust the baking time if it’s cold from the refrigerator.

Can I use a different type of pasta?
Absolutely! Other pasta shapes, like penne or rotini, will work well. Just make sure to cook them until they are al dente.

What can I use instead of cream of chicken soup?
You can substitute it with cream of mushroom soup or a homemade white sauce if you prefer a lighter option.

Feel free to enjoy Crazy Good Casserole at your next meal. It’s sure to be a favorite!

Crazy Good Casserole

Crazy Good Casserole combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and cheesy goodness into one easy-to-make dish perfect for family dinners and potlucks.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Casserole Base

• 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded, about 2 large chicken breasts) Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep time.
• 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked) Other pasta shapes like penne or rotini can also be used.
• 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz / 300 g) Can substitute with cream of mushroom soup or homemade white sauce.
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 0.5 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 slices)
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook egg noodles until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Stir in the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.

Baking

1. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon evenly on top.
2. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
3. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

This casserole is great served hot on its own or with a side salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave. Store in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2-3 months.