ULTIMATE Chicken Casserole
Creamy, cheesy Ultimate Chicken Casserole made with noodles, shredded chicken, bacon, and a crispy French fried onion topping. An easy, family-friendly dinner perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 8
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups egg noodles cooked
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie, leftover, or canned
- 2 cups corn frozen or canned, drained
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup 10 oz cans
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup bacon chopped
- ¾ cup French fried onions
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, shredded chicken, corn, milk, cream of chicken soup, onion, garlic, cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle French fried onions evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden.
- Let stand a few minutes before serving warm.
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Notes
- Chicken Options: Use rotisserie chicken, leftover cooked chicken, or about 2 cups canned chicken (two 12.5 oz cans, drained).
- Pasta Tip: Cook noodles just to al dente so they don’t get too soft while baking.
- Make It Ahead: Assemble up to 48 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Freezer Friendly: Freeze baked or unbaked casserole tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Veggie Swaps: Substitute corn with broccoli, peas, carrots, or green beans if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg
