Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
- 2 cups frozen hashbrowns or tater tots (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, ranch seasoning mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Stir until well combined.
- If using hashbrowns or tater tots, fold them into the mixture now.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Once baked, sprinkle chopped green onions on top if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and ranch dressing.
- You can prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg