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Crazy Good Casserole

Crazy Good Casserole: A Comforting Family Favorite Recipe

Crazy Good Casserole transforms common ingredients into a comforting dish that the whole family will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience
  • 12 ounces Egg Noodles can substitute with penne or rotini
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup can substitute with cream of mushroom or celery
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt serves as a lighter alternative
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese consider mixing in mozzarella or other cheeses
  • 1 cup Milk thins the sauce for even coating on pasta
Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder adjust according to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste
Optional Crunch and Freshness
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon omit for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • big mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil, then add the egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. In a big mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until combined.
  5. Gently fold the cooked noodles into the sauce mixture.
  6. Spread the noodle and sauce mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the mixture and cover with foil.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can prepare the casserole up to the baking step and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Also, this dish is freezer friendly; just thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.

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