Description

This irresistible Crack Chicken Casserole is the very best weeknight comfort food. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with juicy chicken and pasta, the whole family loves this easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 (1-ounce) package Ranch Seasoning Mix
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces shell pasta
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until easily spreadable, then add the sour cream, ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper and continue to mix until fully combined.
Step 3: Add the chicken to the cream cheese mixture and mix until coated. Transfer the chicken to the prepared oven-safe casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 5: Remove the chicken from the oven and stir gently. Fold in the pasta and cooked turkey bacon, then add half of the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Step 6: Bake for 5-10 minutes, then broil on high for 3 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Step 7: Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Short on time? Swap uncooked chicken for shredded rotisserie chicken (approximately 3 cups). Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 759 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 1242 mg
Fat: 44 g
Saturated Fat: 21 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0.05 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 52 g
Cholesterol: 206 mg

Keywords: crack chicken casserole, creamy chicken pasta, comfort food, easy weeknight dinner