Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe
A creamy and comforting Crack Chicken Casserole featuring shredded hash browns, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection in a rich ranch-flavored sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 16 oz shredded hash brown potatoes (frozen)
- 16 oz sour cream
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 oz ranch seasoning
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen shredded hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, ranch seasoning, cooked shredded chicken, 3/4 cup of the cooked and crumbled bacon, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Then, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cooked bacon and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top for a crispy, cheesy finish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is thoroughly heated and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken as a convenient shortcut for the cooked shredded chicken.
- Make sure to thaw the hash browns slightly or separate any clumps before mixing for even cooking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped green onions or garlic powder into the mixture.
- This casserole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese if you want a lighter version.
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