Description
Chicken Pasta Casserole is a creamy baked dinner made with shredded chicken, egg noodles, cheese, and a rich comforting sauce.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups egg noodles, uncooked
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook egg noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain.
3. Whisk together soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in noodles, chicken, half the cheese, and half the bacon.
5. Transfer mixture to baking dish and top with remaining cheese and bacon.
6. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
8. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
Cook noodles slightly firm to prevent overcooking.
Add vegetables like broccoli or peas if desired.
Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta Casserole, Chicken Casserole, Creamy Pasta, Comfort Food, Baked Dinner, Leftover Chicken