Description
Crack Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish that combines chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese into a rich, comforting casserole. It’s an easy-to-make, family-favorite meal perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or the whole casserole at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- This recipe is gluten-free if you use a gluten-free ranch seasoning mix.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or spicy ranch seasoning.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just increase baking time by 5-10 minutes if cold from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg