Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Irresistible Baked Crack Chicken Casserole
This Baked Crack Chicken Casserole is a delicious and simple option for a budget-friendly dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Budget-Friendly
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups mixed vegetables, frozen or fresh
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 12 ounces pasta, uncooked
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, mixed vegetables, and green onions.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Add the cooked pasta to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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