Description
A simple casserole combining chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cream of chicken soup, milk, and dry ranch seasoning mix. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is lightly browned.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- For a crispier topping, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and toss it with the breadcrumbs before sprinkling them on top.
- This casserole pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: chicken, bacon, ranch, casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, cheesy chicken