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Crack Chicken Casserole

A close-up of a serving of crack chicken casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits.

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An indulgent ranch-bacon-cheddar chicken bake with a crispy topping, perfect for a family dinner or potluck.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  4. Pour the chicken mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
  • You can use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
  • This casserole freezes and reheats well.

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