Description
A creamy, flavorful casserole that combines shredded chicken, crunchy bacon, and melted cheddar for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- If using pasta, stir it in now.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: comfort food, casserole, chicken, bacon, cheese