Crack Chicken Casserole has tender juicy chicken with ranch seasonings, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese baked together. In less than an hour, you can have this addicting casserole on the table.

There’s nothing easier than whipping up a Chicken Casserole on a busy weeknight. I’m always looking for an excuse to use Ranch Seasonings in my recipes like Instant Pot Crack Chicken, Crockpot Ranch Chicken, Or Crack Noodle Soup.

Ingredients Needed for Crack Chicken Casserole

3 Large Chicken Breasts: (6-8 ounces each)
1 Medium-Sized Onion: Diced we used a white onion.
3 Garlic Cloves: Minced or you can use garlic powder.
1 Ounce Packet of Ranch seasoning mix: You can also make homemade ranch Seasonings.
4 Ounces Cream Cheese: Room Temperature.
1 14 Ounce Can Cream of Chicken Soup: You can use low-sodium cream of chicken soup.
2 ½ Cups Cheddar Cheese: Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 Cup Divided.
¼ Cup Sour Cream: You can substitute this with plain greek yogurt
1 Cup Cooked Chopped Bacon: bacon fat reserved, about 1 pound of cooked bacon.
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Sliced Green Onions, Garnish (optional)

Step by Step Directions for Crack Chicken Casserole

First Step: Season Chicken

Preheat the oven to 375℉ and prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
Place the chicken breast in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Second Step: Prepare Sauce

In a large non-stick skillet, add the reserved bacon fat, onion, and garlic.
Saute over medium heat until the onion is soft and translucent. (about 4-5 minutes)
To the non-stick skillet, add the ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cream of chicken soup.
Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sour cream and 1 cup of shredded cheddar. Stir until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.

Last Step: prepared baking dish

Pour the cheese mixture over the chicken breast and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese over the cheese mixture, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil, and sprinkle with the chopped bacon.
bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165℉) and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Let stand for 5 minutes, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve. Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

Use leftover cooked chicken like a rotisserie chicken, Or cut the chicken into cubes for faster cooking time instead of whole chicken breasts.
Replace ranch seasonings with an Italian Seasoning packet.
You can use Mayonnaise instead of sour cream.
Serve Over pasta or mashed Potatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Crack Chicken?

Crack Chicken is Chicken, bacon, and Ranch, topped with cheddar cheese the combination is addictive which is why it’s called crack chicken.

How to store Chicken Casserole:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months and defrost in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

What Cheese can I use?

Cheddar Cheese goes best with this casserole but you can also use monetary, mozzarella, or provolone.

What Goes with Crack Chicken Casserole?

Broccoli, Salad, Mashed Potatoes, or even french fries.

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Crack Chicken Casserole

Yield: 3

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Crack Chicken Casserole has tender juicy chicken with ranch seasonings, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese baked together. In less than an hour, you can have this addicting casserole on the table.

Ingredients

3 Large Chicken Breast (6-8 ounces each)
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Medium Sized Onion, Diced
3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 Ounce Packet Ranch Seasoning
4 Ounces Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
1 14 Ounce Can Cream of Chicken Soup
¼ Cup Sour Cream
2 ½ Cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded, 1 Cup Divided
1 Cup Cooked Chopped Bacon, bacon fat reserved
Sliced Green Onions, Garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉ and prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
Place the chicken breast in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and set aside.
In a large non-stick skillet, add the reserved bacon fat, onion, and garlic.
Saute over medium heat until the onion is soft and translucent. (about 4-5 minutes)
To the non-stick skillet, add the ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cream of chicken soup.
Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sour cream and 1 cup of shredded cheddar. Stir until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the cheese mixture over the chicken breast and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese over the cheese mixture, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil, and sprinkle with the chopped bacon.
bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165℉) and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Let stand for 5 minutes, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Use leftover cooked chicken like a rotisserie, Or cut the chicken into cubes for faster cooking time instead of whole chicken breasts.
Replace ranch seasonings with an Italian Seasoning packet.
You can use Mayonnaise instead of sour cream.
Serve Over pasta or mashed Potatoes

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 825Total Fat: 52gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 2925mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 63g

Crack Chicken Casserole

Ingredients Needed for Crack Chicken Casserole