Crack Chicken Casserole

Crack Chicken Casserole

from therecipecritic.com

Crack chicken casserole is creamy, cheesy, bacon-filled goodness that your family is going to want on repeat. It’s the perfect comfort food and ready in 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups elbow pasta, cooked and drained (about 12 oz. uncooked)
  • 3 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 pkg dry ranch dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup bacon chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese, divided
  • green onion for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375º Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, onion powder, and pepper. Mix to combine using an electric hand mixer.

  3. 3

    Pour in the half and half and mix until incorporated.

  4. 4

    Fold in the cooked chicken, pasta, chopped bacon, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.

  5. 5

    Transfer mixture to the prepared dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

  6. 6

    Top with diced green onions and more chopped bacon if you would like!