Lazy Chicken “Poor Man’s” Casserole
Creamy, cheesy baked chicken and noodle casserole layered with marinara and mozzarella. Made with rotisserie chicken for an easy, budget-friendly comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz wide egg noodles cooked & drained
- 1 rotisserie chicken shredded or chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded colby jack cheese divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 1½ –2 cups shredded mozzarella
- dried or fresh parsley for color
Instructions
Cook noodles
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Make the creamy mixture
- In a large bowl, mix together:
- softened cream cheese
- sour cream
- garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning
- Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- colby jack cheese (1 cup)
- cooked noodles
- shredded rotisserie chicken.
Layer the casserole
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom
- Add half of the creamy noodle mixture
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese
- Spoon over 1/2 marinara sauce
- Add the remaining noodle mixture
- Add last 1/2 of marinara sauce
- Top with mozzarella cheese and colby jack for color.
Bake
- 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
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then garnish with parsley if desired and serve.
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