Description
This Crack Chicken Casserole is a rich, creamy, and cheesy comfort food classic made with tender chicken, ranch seasoning, and gooey melted cheese. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner — simple to prepare, family-friendly, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 (1 oz) packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz shell pasta
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large casserole dish or oven-safe skillet.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper, and mix until well combined.
- Toss chicken pieces into the cream cheese mixture until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Remove chicken from oven and stir. Fold in cooked pasta and half of the shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly on top. Bake an additional 5–10 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
Use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Add veggies like broccoli, peas, or spinach for extra nutrition.
Try crushed crackers, breadcrumbs, or crispy onions for a crunchy topping.
Make it spicy by adding diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months and reheat until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 759
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
