Description
A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful chicken casserole that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bacon bits
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and shred the chicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch seasoning, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use dairy-free alternatives for cream cheese and sour cream. Rotisserie chicken can also be used for a quicker prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe, creamy casserole