Description
Crack Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and savory baked dish featuring shredded hash brown potatoes, tender chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese. This hearty casserole is perfect for a comforting dinner and combines classic flavors into one easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 16 oz shredded hash brown potatoes (frozen)
- 16 oz sour cream
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 oz ranch seasoning
Protein
- 2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded)
- 1 cup bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Dairy
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside for later use.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded hash brown potatoes, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, ranch seasoning, cooked shredded chicken, 3/4 cup of the cooked bacon, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Then, top the casserole with the remaining 1/4 cup of cooked bacon and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese to add extra flavor and a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it is heated through and bubbly on the edges. This will ensure all flavors meld perfectly and the cheese is nicely melted and golden.
Notes
- For a crispier bacon topping, you can broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Use fresh cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience and best flavor.
- Feel free to add chopped green onions or jalapeños for a spicy twist.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; just bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crack chicken casserole, cheesy chicken casserole, hash brown casserole, baked chicken dish, ranch chicken casserole
