Description
Discover the Amazing 25-Minute Crack Chicken Casserole, a creamy and cheesy delight that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. This dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich ranch-flavored sauce, topped with melted cheese and crispy turkey bacon. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make casserole that your whole family will love. Serve it alongside fresh salads or over grains for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crispy turkey bacon, crumbled
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning mix. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Experiment with different cheeses such as mozzarella or pepper jack for varied flavors.