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Crack Chicken Casserole: The Ultimate Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dinner

This Crack Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, packing an irresistible combination of tender chicken, creamy ranch sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon into a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken A rotisserie chicken works great here
  • 8 oz penne pasta cooked al dente
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 oz packet dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions divided

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and milk until smooth.
  3. To the cream cheese mixture, add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the green onions. Stir until everything is fully combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the remaining crumbled bacon.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish with the remaining green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 32gFat: 35gFiber: 2g

Notes

Tip 1: For the best results, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has additives that can make the topping less creamy.
Tip 2: A rotisserie chicken is a huge time-saver for this recipe!
Tip 3: Do not overbake, as this can dry out the casserole. You're just heating it through since all ingredients are pre-cooked.
Keyword bacon ranch chicken,chicken casserole,crack chicken

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