Description
A simple, creamy chicken casserole with bacon, ranch seasoning, and cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie is good)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and dry ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, and chicken broth until everything is combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- If using a topping, mix the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can assemble this casserole completely, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the bake time if cooking straight from the refrigerator.
- This casserole freezes well. Cool completely, cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110