Description
A comforting casserole that combines savory chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch flavors in a creamy dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 6 strips bacon, crispy and chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz egg noodles (or gluten-free option)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Optional: vegetables like broccoli or peas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- Combine the cooked chicken, cooked noodles, bacon, ranch dressing, and cream of chicken soup in a large bowl. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different meats, add vegetables for extra nutrition, or swap cheeses for new flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, bacon ranch, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe