Crack Chicken Bacon Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken with bacon, cheddar, and ranch, baked into a savory, creamy, family-style casserole.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Casserole Base

01 - 480 g cooked chicken, shredded or diced
02 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
03 - 120 ml sour cream
04 - 120 ml milk
05 - 28 g ranch seasoning mix
06 - 110 g shredded cheddar cheese

→ Topping

07 - 55 g cooked bacon, crumbled
08 - 25 g chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set the oven to 190°C and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and uniform.
03 - Fold the shredded cooked chicken and half the shredded cheddar cheese into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Spread the blended mixture evenly into a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the surface.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until hot, bubbling, and the cheese topping is melted and lightly browned.
07 - Finish with chopped green onions before presenting, if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Leftover rotisserie chicken or freshly poached chicken both yield excellent results.
02 - Adjust the quantity of ranch seasoning according to personal salt preference.
03 - A pinch of garlic powder or onion powder can be added for enhanced depth of flavor.

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