Crazy Good Chicken and Bacon Noodle Casserole Recipe
A hearty and creamy chicken casserole featuring tender shredded chicken, egg noodles, and a savory cream of chicken soup sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon for a perfect comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Noodles
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 large chicken breasts)
- 2 cups egg noodles, uncooked
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 slices), divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Noodles: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the egg noodles until just al dente so they don’t become mushy during baking. Drain and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Add the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon into the sauce mixture, stirring well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the top.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly with a slight golden crust.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to set. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired for a fresh touch.
Notes
- Be sure not to overcook the noodles initially; they will continue to cook in the oven.
- Adjust salt according to your taste preferences and the saltiness of the bacon and soup.
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just increase bake time slightly if baking from cold.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese.
- Variations can include adding vegetables like peas or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
Keywords: chicken casserole, creamy chicken bake, egg noodle casserole, comfort food, cheesy chicken casserole, bacon chicken bake
