Description
A comforting casserole filled with tender chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and crispy bacon, topped with gooey cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- If using pasta, stir it into the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Prepare in advance and refrigerate before baking for a quick dinner option. Customize with your preferred cheese or add vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken dish, comfort food, easy recipe, family dinner