Description
Crack Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. This creamy, cheesy casserole combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and zesty ranch seasoning, topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this crowd-pleaser is easy to prepare and will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its delightful aroma and satisfying flavors, this dish truly feels like a warm hug from home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook seasoned chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chicken broth until smooth; stir in ranch seasoning.
- Fold the chopped chicken and green onions into the creamy mixture until well coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon bits on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg