Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake (Easy Casserole Recipe)
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake uses 7 ingredients and comes together in 45 minutes, so it’s perfect for a busy weeknight. This chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe is a savory, comforting dish with tender chicken, and crispy bacon, smothered in a creamy ranch sauce. Your whole family is going to love it!
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Using simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious chicken bacon ranch bake in no time. This low carb chicken casserole combines juicy chicken and crispy bacon, covered in a creamy, tangy ranch mixture. It’s topped with a generous layer of melted cheese, making it irresistibly cheesy and satisfying.
The Players for this Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake
Ingredients:
- Chicken Breasts –You’ll need 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Alternatively, you can use chicken thighs if you’d like!
- Cream Cheese – One block of softened cream cheese is needed to make this easy recipe.
- Ranch Seasoning – You’ll need a packet of ranch seasoning mix or you can make your own. I’ll include a dry ranch seasoning recipe at the bottom of this post.
- Mayonnaise – Using mayo adds a rich, creamy flavor to this chicken bacon ranch bake recipe.
- Sour Cream – Adding sour cream is a great way to add tanginess to the dish. You could also use plain Greek yogurt if you prefer!
- Cheese – Use whatever type of cheese you have on hand. I’ll be using a combination of both mozzarella cheese and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Bacon – You’ll need some crispy bacon for this delicious bacon ranch chicken bake!
- Salt & Pepper – Use salt and black pepper to taste.
Tools:
- Baking Dish – You’ll need a casserole dish to make this chicken bacon casserole.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Add your chicken breasts to the dish and season them with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook 5 slices of bacon over medium-high heat. Place cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, mayonnaise, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Chop your cooked bacon and mix the bacon crumbles into the cream cheese mixture.
Spread the creamy ranch mixture over the tops and sides of the chicken breasts. Top the mixture with the remaining shredded cheese
Place into your preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with green onions if preferred. Serve over penne pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with a fresh green salad. Enjoy!
Homemade Dry Ranch Seasoning
Here’s a quick recipe to make your own ranch seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl. This homemade ranch seasoning makes enough for this low carb casserole.
Storing and Reheating Instructions
Place any leftovers in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic wrap. It will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, place on a microwaveable-safe plate and heat for 2 minutes at 50% power until heated through.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake (Easy Casserole Recipe)
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breasts
- 1 8 oz cream cheese block, softened
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning packet or homemade
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 cups shredded cheese, divided mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey jack
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Add your chicken breasts to the dish and season them with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook 5 slices of bacon over medium-high heat. Place cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, mayonnaise, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Chop your cooked bacon and mix the bacon crumbles into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the creamy ranch mixture over the tops and sides of the chicken breasts. Top the mixture with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Place into your preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with green onions if preferred. Serve over penne pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with a fresh green salad. Enjoy!
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