Creamy Crack Chicken Casserole
A comforting, creamy casserole made with shredded chicken, savory bacon, and a tangy ranch dressing that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional but recommended)
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes until crispy.
- Mix the softened cream cheese and ranch dressing in a large bowl until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, half of the cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the bowl. Fold gently to mix.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy with optional extra green onions on top.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge. It also freezes well for about 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy casserole, chicken casserole, comfort food, easy dinner