Description
The Ultimate Chicken Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish packed with tender egg noodles, shredded chicken, sweet corn, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a creamy savory sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this baked casserole is simple to make and sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups egg noodles, cooked
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
Sauce Mixture
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking.
- Mix Main Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, shredded chicken, frozen corn kernels, diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Prepare Sauce – In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the milk, cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures – Pour the soup mixture over the ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Toss everything together gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the creamy sauce.
- Assemble in Baking Dish – Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish well to prevent sticking. Evenly layer the combined casserole mixture into the baking dish, spreading it out to all corners.
- Bake – Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
- Finish and Serve – Remove the casserole from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the sauce mixture.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
- Swap in your favorite mixed vegetables or use peas and carrots for added variety.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a crunchy topping, sprinkle additional shredded cheese or crushed crackers over the casserole before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
