Description
This Irresistible Crack Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy delight that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. The rich, velvety texture of the sauce combined with tender chicken and crispy bacon creates a mouthwatering experience that is both comforting and indulgent.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- Cheese: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
- Soup: 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- Ranch: 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Sour Cream: 1 cup sour cream
- Green Onions: 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Pasta: 2 cups cooked egg noodles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Fold in the cooked egg noodles and crumbled bacon until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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