Description
A creamy, cheesy, and comforting 25-minute Crack Chicken Casserole made with tender cooked chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, baked to perfection and topped with green onions for a flavorful dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Mix creamy base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning mix. Whisk until smooth and well combined to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Add chicken and cheese: Stir the cooked chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Prepare baking dish: Spread the mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish, making sure it is level for even cooking.
- Top casserole: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon on top of the mixture to add a crispy, cheesy finish.
- Bake: Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until it is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and lightly browned, indicating it’s perfectly cooked.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm and enjoy this delicious, easy crack chicken casserole.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use smoked bacon or add a pinch of smoked paprika.
- You can substitute milk with half-and-half for a richer casserole.
- Leftover casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a low-carb option, ensure the ranch seasoning mix has no added sugars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: crack chicken casserole, easy chicken casserole, ranch chicken bake, quick chicken dinner, cheesy chicken casserole
