Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Name: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked, shredded; 8 bacon strips, cooked, crumbled; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A creamy, cheesy baked casserole loaded with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch seasoning - all the flavors of a loaded chicken dish without a single carb-heavy filler.

50 minEasyServes 4470 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerOvenKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked, shredded
8 bacon strips, cooked, crumbled
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2

In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
3

Fold in the 1.5 lbs cooked, shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts, half of the bacon strips, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
4

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and remaining bacon strips.
5

Bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 25-30 minutes.
6

Garnish with 4 thinly sliced green onions and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

How long does Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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