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A bowl of cheesy air fryer chicken casserole and freshly chopped herbs, served on a light gray surface.

Air Fryer Chicken Casserole

Author: Mandy Applegate
Air Fryer Chicken Casserole turns leftover chicken, egg noodles and a can of cream of chicken soup into a cheesy six-serving dinner, baked in the air fryer in about 10 minutes and finished with bacon, fried shallots and green onions.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken casserole
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups egg noodles
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 can chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup crumbled bacon
  • ¼ cup fried shallots
  • 2 tablespoons green onions
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to boil and boil the noodles 2-3 minutes short of the time indicated in the package. Reserve.
    3 cups egg noodles
  • In a large bowl, combine the noodles, shredded chicken, chicken soup, 1 cup of milk, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
    2 cups shredded chicken, 1 can chicken soup, 1 cup milk, 2 cups cheddar cheese, Salt and pepper
  • Grease a baking pan and transfer the mixture. Top with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake in the air fryer at 355°F/180ºC for 10 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Top with the crumbled bacon, shallots and green onions.
    ½ cup crumbled bacon, ¼ cup fried shallots, 2 tablespoons green onions
  • Serve and enjoy your air fryer Chicken Casserole!

Notes

  • Boil the egg noodles 2 to 3 minutes short of the package time so they don't overcook in the air fryer.
  • Use a baking dish that fits inside your air fryer basket with room around it for the air to circulate.
  • Leftover or rotisserie chicken works best here and saves cooking a fresh batch.
  • Stir garlic powder, onion powder or smoked paprika into the filling if you want more flavor.
  • For a crunchier top, scatter buttered breadcrumbs over the casserole before baking.
  • Get leftovers into the fridge within 2 hours of cooking, in an airtight container.
  • Reheat until steaming hot throughout, to 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 1mg
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