Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Creamy chicken bacon ranch casserole made from pantry staples; loaded with cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch-seasoned chicken. The ultimate family favorite!
Pin Share Print Servings: 8
Calories: 560kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 9x13 baking dish (For baking the casserole)
- 1 Large skillet (For cooking bacon)
- 1 Mixing bowl (For preparing creamy sauce)
- 1 Whisk (Helps make smooth sauce)
- 1 Saucepan (Optional, if cooking pasta)
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken - Shredded or diced
- 8 Bacon strips - Cooked crispy, chopped
- 12 oz Pasta - Or 3 cups cooked rice
- 8 oz Cream cheese - Softened
- 1 cup Sour cream - Full-fat preferred
- 1 Ranch seasoning mix - One packet
- ½ cup Chicken broth - Low sodium if preferred
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese - Shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese - Shredded
- ¼ cup Chives or green onion - Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until very crispy. Remove and chop. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. Whisk in broth until smooth and creamy.
- In a greased 9x13 dish, combine pasta, shredded chicken, and half the bacon. Pour sauce over and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle cheddar, mozzarella, and remaining bacon over the top. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, bake uncovered 10–15 minutes until golden. Let rest 5 minutes, then top with chives before serving.
Notes
We test everything in our cozy kitchen (with Sprout as the taste-tester!), but nutrition info is just a ballpark figure. For exact numbers; especially if someone’s counting, try using your own ingredients in a nutrition calculator you trust.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 560kcal (28%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 36g (55%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 105mg (35%) | Sodium: 940mg (41%) | Potassium: 420mg (12%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 740IU (15%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 260mg (26%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)