Crazy Good Casserole
Crazy Good Casserole is a hearty, cheesy baked pasta dish made with tender chicken, crispy turkey bacon, spiral pasta, and creamy chicken soup. Tossed with Monterey Jack cheese and baked until melted and lightly browned, this easy casserole is a comforting family dinner packed with savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 4–5 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized chunks
- 6 strips Turkey bacon Cooked and crumbled
- 2 cans Cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese Divided; use 1 cup in the mixture and 1 cup for the topping
- 1 box Dried spiral pasta 16 ounces
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- Salt To taste; for seasoning the chicken and pasta water
- Black pepper To taste
- Non-stick cooking spray For greasing the 9 × 13-inch baking pan
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
- Add the chicken to the skillet with the bacon drippings, cooking them on medium heat with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook the spiral pasta until just al dente.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of cheese, stirring to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the baking pan and top with crumbled bacon and remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
Notes
Use 4–5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, depending on their size. Cook the turkey bacon until crispy and reserve the drippings to cook the seasoned chicken. Boil the spiral pasta until just al dente so it holds its texture during baking. Combine the pasta with the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of cheese, then top with crumbled bacon and the remaining cheese. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. The recipe yield is estimated at 6–8 servings. Nutrition values are estimates and may vary with the brands and quantities used.