Description
This Crazy Good Casserole recipe is a creamy, cheesy, bacon-packed dinner idea that’s quick to make and irresistibly satisfying. Made with chicken, pasta, and sour cream, it’s perfect for a comforting family meal or easy weeknight favorite. Try this easy casserole recipe that feeds a crowd and saves well as leftovers!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Cook pasta until just al dente and drain.
3. In a large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, bacon, soup, sour cream, half the cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
6. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and melted.
7. Optional: Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for a golden top.
8. Let it rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the casserole rest before serving to help it set.
Use fresh rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and tenderness.
Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack or a cheese blend for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg