Description
A rich and creamy baked casserole featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning. This dish is simple to make and highly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dry ranch seasoning mix, and heavy cream or broth. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well to coat all the chicken evenly.
- Spread the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining half of the cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon over the top of the mixture.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
- For a low-carb option, serve this dish over steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice.
- To make this in a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the topping cheese and bake for 2-3 hours on high or 4 hours on low. Top with cheese and bake until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150