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Classic Crack Chicken Casserole

Classic Crack Chicken Casserole: Your New Family Favorite!

Classic Crack Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy dish with chicken, bacon, and ranch, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Daisy brand recommended
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix Hidden Valley preferred
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
For the Protein
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast boneless and skinless
  • 6 oz Bacon cooked until crispy
For Structure and Texture
  • 1 cup Shell Pasta cooked to al dente
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese sharp variety recommended
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the chopped bacon over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes until crispy.
  3. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the shell pasta for about 7-9 minutes until al dente.
  4. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
  6. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the creamy mixture and spread evenly in the baking dish.
  7. Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until chicken is partially cooked.
  8. Remove from the oven and shred the chicken directly in the dish.
  9. Mix in the cooked shell pasta, chopped bacon, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  11. Broil the casserole for about 3 minutes until the top is golden.
  12. Let the casserole rest for 2-3 minutes and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and cook pasta to al dente to avoid mushiness when baking.

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