Description
This Crack Chicken Casserole is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, crispy bacon, and two types of melted cheese, all baked to perfection. A comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (1-ounce) package Ranch Seasoning Mix
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Chicken and Pasta:
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until easily spreadable. Add the sour cream, ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Add the chicken to the cream cheese mixture and mix until coated. Transfer the chicken to the prepared casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and stir gently. Fold in the pasta and cooked bacon. Add half of the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes, then broil on high for 3 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Casserole, Chicken Pasta Bake, Creamy Chicken Casserole
