Description
This Amazing 25-Minute Crack Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and savory dish that’s simple to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner. Combining tender cooked chicken with cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, it’s a flavorful casserole that delivers satisfying taste with minimal effort.
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’s at the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Mix Cream Base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning mix. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well blended to create a creamy base.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Stir in the cooked chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the cream cheese mixture, making sure the chicken is evenly coated.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread the combined mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the casserole layer.
- Top Casserole: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the top of the casserole for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious crack chicken casserole.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- The ranch seasoning mix can be homemade to reduce sodium.
- The green onions add a fresh crunch and color but are optional.
- This casserole pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: crack chicken casserole, easy chicken casserole, creamy chicken bake, cheesy chicken casserole, ranch chicken casserole, quick dinner recipe
