Description
A creamy chicken casserole with rich cheese and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for cozy gatherings or easy weeknight dinners.
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 turkey 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). Grease a 9×13-inch (or similar size) baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook noodles: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the egg noodles until just al dente. Once perfectly cooked, drain and set aside.
- 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 and creamy.
- Assemble casserole: Stir the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the turkey bacon into the sauce mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to dish: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and turkey bacon.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve: Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the optional green onions if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead option available. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg