Description
This creamy, cheesy chicken bacon ranch casserole is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich ranch-flavored sauce baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (12 oz) package egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, milk, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until well blended.
- Add the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, and cooked egg noodles to the bowl. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cream of chicken soup. Turkey bacon can be substituted for regular bacon. Add steamed broccoli or peas for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 28g