Crack Chicken Casserole
This easy Crack Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and savory ranch-style flavor in one comforting dish.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ pounds chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 4 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 stalk green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with a small layer of olive oil.
- Lay the chicken across the bottom of the dish.
- In a small bowl, combine dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Sprinkle half the seasoning mixture on top of the chicken, and reserve the remaining half for later.
- Add apple cider vinegar and water to the baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Stir together the cream cheese and the remaining seasoning mix. Remove baking dish from oven and top chicken with cream cheese mixture.
- Cover the dish with foil again and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and use 2 forks to shred the chicken
- Top the chicken with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onion.
- Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
- Cool leftovers and store in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or microwave. Don't re-cook or chicken can become tough.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg