Crack Chicken Casserole
Delicious Crack Chicken Casserole featuring creamy chicken, pasta, and cheese.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric hand mixer
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta uncooked
- 3 cups cooked and shredded boneless skinless chicken
Creamy Mixture
- 1 package cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup half and half
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked and chopped bacon
- 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese divided
- green onion for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, onion powder, and pepper. Mix to combine using an electric hand mixer.
- Pour in the half and half and mix until incorporated.
- Fold in the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, cooked and chopped bacon, and 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Top with diced green onions and more chopped bacon for garnish if desired!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 988kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 45gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 721mgPotassium: 759mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1255IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 371mgIron: 2mg
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