🔥 Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe – Comfort Food at Its Finest! 🧀🐔🥓
Looking for the ultimate comfort food recipe that will have your family begging for seconds? This Crack Chicken Casserole is insanely delicious, easy to whip up, and packed with irresistible flavors – creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and tender chicken all baked into one mouthwatering dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this casserole is an instant classic!
What is Crack Chicken?
“Crack Chicken” is a beloved combo of shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar, and bacon. Combine all of that into a warm, bubbly casserole with a crispy topping, and you’ve got a dinner no one will forget!
🔪 Ingredients:
– 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 packet ranch dressing mix
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
– ½ cup mozzarella cheese
– 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
– ½ cup chopped green onions (optional, for extra flavor)
– 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or elbow macaroni work best)
– ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or panko crumbs (for topping)
– 1 tbsp butter, melted
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9″x13″ baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Stir in the shredded chicken, 1 cup cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, crumbled bacon (reserve a bit for topping), and green onions if using.
4. Fold in the cooked pasta until everything is well coated.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers/panko with melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
7. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and reserved bacon.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden and slightly crispy.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra green onions or parsley for pop and flavor!
💡 Pro Tips:
– Want it spicy? Add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture!
– No pasta? Substitute cooked rice or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
– Make it ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake!
💬 This Creamy Crack Chicken Casserole is the kind of recipe that turns a regular dinner into a full-blown obsession. Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters or serious foodies, everyone leaves the table happy.
Try it. Love it. Crave it again tomorrow! 💖
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