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Crazy Good Casserole

Crazy Good Casserole: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

Crazy Good Casserole is a one-dish meal that combines creamy, cheesy goodness for a comforting dinner everyone will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover roast chicken
  • 8 oz Pasta (Egg Noodles) Can substitute with penne or rotini
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Can substitute with cream of mushroom
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a lighter substitute
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Mixed with mozzarella or Monterey Jack for variation
  • 1 cup Milk Adjust to desired creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon Optional topping
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk, whisking until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken and half of the cheddar cheese until well-coated.
  5. Gently fold the cooked egg noodles into the mixture, ensuring even coating.
  6. Pour into the greased baking dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese and optionally bacon.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is versatile; feel free to swap out proteins and pasta for your preferences or dietary needs.

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