Description
Crack Chicken Casserole is a 40-minute, creamy, cheesy comfort dish with a ranch twist. Shredded chicken is folded with sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, and halal turkey bacon, then tossed with pasta (or rice) for a hearty bake. Easy to assemble and bake until hot, bubbly, and golden. A family favorite for weeknights, it pairs well with a simple salad. This versatile casserole stores well for 2–3 days and makes great leftovers. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup halal turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 cups cooked pasta (or substitute 3 cups cooked rice for a gluten-free option)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, and turkey bacon.
- Fold in cooked pasta (or rice) until fully coated.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- For gluten-free, substitute cooked rice or gluten-free pasta.
- Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate, then bake later.
- Lighten it up by using light sour cream and reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Want more heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Casserole, Creamy Chicken Casserole, Ranch Chicken Bake, Cheesy Casserole, Weeknight Dinner, Halal Recipe, Pasta Casserole, Comfort Food