Here’s a comforting and delicious recipe for Crack Chicken Casserole:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (optional)
- 3 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini, penne, or macaroni)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Creamy Mixture:
- In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and well combined.
- Combine the Ingredients:
- Add the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked pasta to the cream cheese mixture. Stir everything together until well mixed. If you’re using mozzarella cheese, add it at this stage as well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the chicken and pasta mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with More Cheese:
- Sprinkle any remaining shredded cheese on top of the casserole for an extra cheesy crust.
- Bake:
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
This Crack Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, making it a hit for dinner with family or friends.