Description
This Crack Chicken Casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with shredded chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and creamy ranch flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this cheesy chicken bake is a family favorite and easy to make ahead. Discover the best creamy chicken casserole with bacon that’s keto-friendly adaptable and freezer-safe.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup cooked pasta or rice (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and eggs until smooth.
3. Fold in shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, green onions, and most of the crumbled bacon. Stir until fully combined.
4. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and bacon over the top.
6. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
7. Let cool slightly before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
This casserole can be made a day ahead and baked fresh.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.
You can freeze this in portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg