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Crack Chicken Casserole

Creamy Crack Chicken Casserole: Comfort Food Made Easy

This Crack Chicken Casserole combines creamy ranch, cheese, and bacon for a comforting dish everyone will love.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
  • 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix Homemade ranch seasoning works beautifully too.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Consider a mix of cheddar and mozzarella.
  • 1 cup Crispy Cooked Bacon Bacon bits or turkey bacon can be lighter alternatives.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a healthy swap.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Feel free to use cream of mushroom soup.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Crushed Ritz Crackers Try Doritos or cornflakes for a fun twist.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Replace with olive oil for a lighter option.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180ºC) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, ranch dressing mix, and shredded cheese, then add crispy bacon, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Stir until creamy.
  3. Pour the filling into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, melt butter and mix it with crushed Ritz crackers until coated.
  5. Sprinkle the Ritz cracker mixture over the filling and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for using up leftover chicken and can be varied with different toppings.

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