Description
This Crack Chicken Casserole is a creamy and savory dish loaded with chicken, pasta, bacon, and cheese. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (1-ounce) package Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Mix cream cheese: Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream, ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Coat chicken: Add chicken to the cream cheese mixture and coat evenly. Transfer to the prepared dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Cook pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine ingredients: Remove chicken from the oven. Stir in pasta and bacon. Add half of the shredded cheese and mix until melted. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 5-10 minutes, then broil on high for 3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish: Garnish with sliced green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
- This casserole reheats well, making it a great option for leftovers.
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Casserole, Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake, Creamy Chicken Casserole
