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Baked crack chicken with golden gooey melted cheese on top in a large oval baking dish.
4.86 from 69 votes

Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe

This irresistible Crack Chicken Casserole is the very best weeknight comfort food. Creamy, cheesy, bacon-filled, and loaded with juicy chicken and pasta, the whole family loves this easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 759kcal

Ingredients

  • 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 bacon - cooked until crisp and chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese - freshly shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese - freshly shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In the meantime, boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and stir gently. Fold in the pasta and cooked bacon, then add half of the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes, then broil on high for 3 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Short on time? Swap uncooked chicken for shredded rotisserie chicken (approximately 3 cups).
  • Leftovers: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 759kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 1242mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1116IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 1mg
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