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!
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!