Crack Chicken Casserole
A creamy and flavorful casserole with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and loads of cheese – the ultimate comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, cooked bacon, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Add the drained pasta and half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and fold everything together.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt. You can also use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, chicken, cheese, bacon