Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering a delicious blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies, this casserole delivers satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 6–8 slices crispy bacon
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, green onions, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Optionally, add panko breadcrumbs during the last five minutes for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for added nutrition. For spicier flavor, consider using a spicy ranch dressing variant.