Description
A creamy and indulgent casserole filled with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the center.
- Crisp bacon in a skillet or bake on a sheet at 400°F for 15–20 minutes; drain and crumble.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with the ranch dressing until smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken and cheddar to the bowl and fold gently until coated.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon and frozen mixed vegetables (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- If using rice, spread a layer of cooked rice in the greased casserole dish.
- Spread the chicken mixture over the rice or directly into the greased dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a quick meal, use rotisserie chicken. Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg