Description
Crack Chicken Bacon Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish made with shredded chicken, creamy ingredients, and topped with bacon and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480 g cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 120 ml sour cream
- 120 ml milk
- 28 g ranch seasoning mix
- 110 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 55 g cooked bacon, crumbled
- 25 g chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Set the oven to 190°C and allow it to fully preheat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and uniform.
- Fold the shredded cooked chicken and half the shredded cheddar cheese into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Spread the blended mixture evenly into a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until hot, bubbling, and the cheese topping is melted and lightly browned.
- Finish with chopped green onions before presenting, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This casserole can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before adding it to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg