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A hand with red nail polish lifts a cheesy, gooey slice of baked lasagna from a large casserole dish in a bright kitchen, with a vase of flowers in the background.
Melissa Jo

Lazy Chicken “Poor Man’s” Casserole

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Creamy, cheesy baked chicken and noodle casserole layered with marinara and mozzarella. Made with rotisserie chicken for an easy, budget-friendly comfort meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Method
 

Cook noodles
  1. Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Make the creamy mixture
  1. In a large bowl, mix together:
  2. softened cream cheese
  3. sour cream
  4. garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning
  5. Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
  6. colby jack cheese (1 cup)
  7. cooked noodles
  8. shredded rotisserie chicken.
Layer the casserole
  1. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom
  2. Add half of the creamy noodle mixture
  3. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese
  4. Spoon over 1/2 marinara sauce
  5. Add the remaining noodle mixture
  6. Add last 1/2 of marinara sauce
  7. Top with mozzarella cheese and colby jack for color.
Bake
  1. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes uncovered, until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted. On middle to lower middle rack.
Finish & serve
  1. Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then garnish with parsley if desired and serve.

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