Description
Crack Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy delight that combines tender chicken, savory ranch flavors, and crispy bacon into one comforting dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends, this casserole is both easy to prepare and utterly delicious. With its golden crust and bubbling cheese, it’s bound to be a hit at the dinner table. Get ready for a dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (0.4 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup green onions (chopped)
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 2 cups cooked rice or pasta
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Shred the cooked chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and green onions.
- Mix in cooked rice or pasta until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg