Irresistible 5-Ingredient Crack Chicken Casserole
A warm, bubbling casserole that combines the flavors of ranch chicken into a creamy, cheesy dish perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
- 2 cups frozen hashbrowns or tater tots (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, ranch seasoning mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the hashbrowns or tater tots if using.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with green onions if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra creaminess, consider doubling the cream cheese or adding sour cream. Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg