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Crack Chicken Casserole

Crack Chicken Casserole: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

Crack Chicken Casserole is a comforting dish that combines creamy layers, bacon flavors, and ranch seasoning—ideal for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 package shredded hash brown potatoes frozen works best
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning or homemade ranch mix
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 3/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon turkey bacon as an alternative
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup additional crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup extra shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, and ranch seasoning until well incorporated.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese until everything is well blended.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
  7. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep hash browns frozen before mixing to maintain texture. You can prep ahead and store in the fridge for up to two days. Experiment with different veggies or cheeses for variations.

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