Description
Creamy, cheesy, and crispy — this comforting casserole is packed with tender chicken, bacon, and ranch-flavored goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 cup crushed fried onions or breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, pasta, cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream until creamy.
- Spoon mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Combine melted butter with crushed onions or breadcrumbs for the topping.
- Sprinkle topping over casserole and bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle crispy bacon on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- Can substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg