Description
Crack Chicken Casserole is a comforting dish loaded with shredded chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a creamy ranch base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions or chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked pasta or cauliflower rice (optional)
- Crushed Ritz crackers or French fried onions (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels, crumble, and reserve a portion for topping.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken, 1½ cups cheddar, most of the bacon, and green onions. Add pasta or cauliflower rice if using.
- Spoon mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining ½ cup cheese, reserved bacon, and optional toppings like crackers or fried onions.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crisp topping if desired.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with more chives if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg