crack chicken casserole

Crack Chicken Casserole is a delicious pasta dish that’s full of ooey-gooey cheese, tender chicken, and topped off with crunchy bacon. This casserole is the perfect quick and easy menu item for a busy night.

Crack Chicken Casserole

dry elbow macaroni

chicken breast (cubed)

bacon (cooked and diced (this measures 1 ½ cups once cooked))

tbsp butter

onion

10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup (undiluted)

sour cream

oz cream cheese (softened)

¼ milk ( or half-and-half)

packet ranch dressing seasoning

½ tsp black pepper

tsp kosher salt

onion powder

cheddar cheese (divided)

green onion (sliced thin)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish.

Fill a medium sized saucepan ¾ of the way with water. Bring to a low rolling  boil and add elbow macaroni. Cook the macaroni until it is al dente. Drain the macaroni and set aside.

In a medium size skillet add the butter and diced onions. Cook over a medium high heat, stirring the onions with a wooden spoon to ensure even cooking for about 5 - 7 minutes.  They should be translucent and starting to turn golden/light golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a medium size mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese,cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk or half-and-half and the 1 oz pkg of ranch dressing powder.

Using a handheld mixer, combine the sour cream mixture on medium speed until creamy.

Continue mixing on low and add the kosher salt, black pepper and the onion powder. Mix until well combined.

Transfer the sour cream mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add in the cooked macaroni, the cubed chicken breast, cooked yellow onion,  1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese and ¾ of a cup of the cooked bacon. Using a large wooden spoon, stir until all the ingredients are completely combined.

Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, bacon and the thinly sliced green onion.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top layer of cheese is melted and gooey.

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Our creamy Crack Chicken Casserole is a delicious pasta dish that’s perfect for your next meal. It’s full of ooey-gooey cheese, tender chicken, and topped off with crunchy bacon. This casserole is always a huge hit and it’s the perfect quick and easy menu item for a busy night.

Chicken bacon ranch casserole is cheesy, bacony, chickeny, noodley heaven. It&#39;s always a win even with the picky eaters at our house!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

elbow macaroni (prepared to al dente)

chicken (shredded

bacon (cooked and crumbled)

cream cheese (softened)

shredded cheddar (divided (2 cups & 1 cup))

condensed cream of chicken soup (10.75 ounces)

milk

ranch dressing mix

Ritz crackers

butter (melted)

green onions

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, bacon, 2 cups of shredded cheddar, condensed cream of chicken soup, milk and ranch dressing.  Mix with an electric mixer.  Add the cooked elbow macaroni and mix well.

In a smaller bowl mix together the cracker crumbs and melted butter.

Press chicken mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish.  Top with the remaining cup of shredded cheddar and bread crumb mixture.

Bake at 350F degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, until cheese has melted and casserole is bubbly and heated through.

Garnish with green onion if desired.

Treat your family to a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food favorite. Made with simple ingredients and guaranteed to be a hit, this recipe is a perfect choice for busy weeknights. Each bite is addicting and loaded with chicken, bacon and ranch flavors.

chicken (cooked and shredded)

cheddar cheese (shredded)

bacon

can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces 284 milliliters can)

ranch seasoning mix (1 package)

½ tsp garlic powder

basil

Cornflakes cereal

panko bread crumbs

butter

parsley (chopped, for garnish, optional)

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cooked bacon, cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and dried basil. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the Cornflakes, panko bread crumbs, and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture evenly on top of the chicken mixture in the baking dish.

Bake for 35 minutes or until the top starts to brown and the mixture is bubbly.

Garnish with fresh parsley and extra cooked bacon if desired. Serve hot.

Crack Chicken Casserole is loaded with cheese, bacon and chicken. Creamy and delicious casserole with tons of flavor. The perfect weeknight meal.

Dry Elbow Macaroni

Chicken Breast (Cooked & Diced into 1 inch pieces)

Slices Bacon (cooked and diced)

oz Cream Cheese (softened at room temperature)

Sour Cream

Milk

Ranch Seasoning Packet (1 oz)

tsp Black Pepper

Shredded Cheddar Cheese (divided)

Green Onions (thinly sliced)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Cook the pasta based on the package instructions to al dente.

In a large size bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, ranch seasoning mix and pepper with a hand held mixer until creamy.

Then gently mix in the cooked chicken, pasta, half of the cheddar cheese and half of the chopped bacon.  Stir by hand carefully until the ingredients are completely combined.

Then pour this mixture evenly into the baking dish.

Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, bacon and the sliced green onions.

Baked for 35-40 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Try this delicious Cracker Chicken Casserole recipe for a comforting and easy meal! Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a crunchy cracker topping make it irresistible. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks!

chicken

(1-oz) package ranch dressing mix

black pepper

Monterey Jack

Unsalted Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup

unsalted butter, melted

onions

jalapenos

ranch dressing

2-quart casserole dish

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. 

Mix together chicken, Ranch seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, Monterey Jack, bacon, sour cream, and cream of mushroom soup. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.

Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle the mixture over the chicken mixture.

Baked Crack Chicken Casserole is a cheesy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce and crispy bacon. It&#039;s topped with a blend of melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, making every bite irresistibly gooey.

Baked Crack Chicken Casserole

chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, pounded to an even thickness)

salt and pepper (to taste)

olive oil

ranch seasoning mix (1 packet)

sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

bacon (cooked and chopped)

mozzarella cheese (shredded)

parsley (chopped)

Bacon

Chicken Breast

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season them with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they have a golden crust. Place them in the prepared baking dish.

In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and sour cream or Greek yogurt until well combined.

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the seared chicken breasts in the baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cooked, chopped bacon on top of the cream cheese layer.

Top with both the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. If desired, switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese topping. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with the remaining bacon, chopped green onions, and if using, fresh parsley.

This Crack Chicken Casserole is comfort food at its best, with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy sauce topped with a buttery, crunchy crust. It takes just 5 minutes to prep, making it an easy, go-to meal that the whole family will devour. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this make-ahead, freezer-friendly dish is a hit with both kids and adults. This will probably become a new family favorite!

Ultimate Crack Chicken Casserole

chicken (chopped)

ranch dressing mix ((1-ounce))

bacon (chopped)

unsalted cream of chicken soup ((10.5-ounce))

Ritz crackers (crushed)

unsalted butter (melted)

Preheat oven to 350ºF (180°C). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Combine chicken, ranch seasoning, Cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and cream of chicken soup. Spread into prepared pan.

Combine crushed crackers and butter, sprinkle over chicken mixture.

Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes.

Serve hot and enjoy!

This Crack Chicken Casserole is made with shredded hashbrown potatoes, bacon, and ranch seasoning. It&#039;s a favorite with my family and a recipe you are sure to love.

oz shredded hash brown potatoes ((frozen))

10.5 oz cream of chicken soup

unsalted butter ((melted))

oz ranch seasoning

chicken ((cooked and shredded))

bacon ((cooked and crumbled))

cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl mix together shredded hash brown potatoes, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, ranch seasoning, cooked chicken, 3/4 cup cooked bacon, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Once mixed place in your prepared baking dish.

Top your casserole with remaining 1/4 cup cooked bacon and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake for 40-45 minutes until the casserole is warmed throughout.

Made this Crack Chicken recipe for my busy daughter’s family of 4 and they loved it! Grandson had two helpings and my son-in-law all but finished it!  I think this will be a great addition to our Easter brunch menu with all the kids and adults after their Easter egg hunt !

Delicious tasty and easy to make will definitely make again

This is one of my all time favs!!! Warm, comforting and great as a leftover.

Love this! Used real shredded potatoes. They didn't cook all the way through so going to cook them a little first

I added my own twist to it. I wanted that extra cheese and crunch. So I crushed up some cheese its, melted butter, mixed it up with the cheese and bacon and put it on top of the casserole. It was so good! My family ate the whole pan!

I made this for my ladies Bible study group, and was asked by my pastor's wife to make a double batch for Sunday's potluck!

Made larger batch added 2 dry ranch dressings, everyone enjoyed!

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