Easy Chicken Casserole with Cream of Chicken
A rich, creamy, and cheesy chicken pasta casserole loaded with bacon and flavor. A crowd-pleasing comfort dish perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
8 oz dry pasta (rotini, penne, or elbows)
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6–8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, and seasonings.
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Stir in chicken and pasta until coated.
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Transfer mixture to baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, and seasonings.
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Stir in chicken and pasta until coated.
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Transfer mixture to baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.