Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, creamy cheese, and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup cooked rice or pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, peas, and cooked rice or pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute rice or pasta with cauliflower rice or quinoa. Enjoy with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, easy recipe, weeknight dinner