Description
This Classic Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and shell pasta in a cheesy, ranch-infused sauce topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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For the creamy base:
- 9 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1.25 cups sour cream
- 1.2 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For the main bake:
- 2 lb chicken breast
- 8 oz shell pasta
- 7 slices bacon
For the topping:
- 1 cup cheddar
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare ingredients: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook bacon and season chicken.
- Make the creamy base: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat chicken in the mixture and bake.
- Prepare the main bake: Cook pasta, shred chicken, and mix with bacon, pasta, and cheese.
- Bake and broil: Top with cheese and bake, then broil until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- Al dente pasta prevents mushiness.
- Resting the casserole helps it set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg