Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Crack Chicken Casserole recipe combines shredded chicken, crispy bacon, cream cheese, cheddar, and ranch for a delicious, creamy dish perfect for dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 cup diced green onions (optional)
- 3 cups cooked pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1/2 cup milk (optional for creaminess)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and milk until smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the greased casserole dish.
- Top with extra shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with additional green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rice or cauliflower rice for the pasta to make it low-carb.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700
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