Introduction to Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is the perfect seven ingredient meal! With minimal prep and a short cook time, this cheesy chicken casserole will be a new family favorite! It is no secret that tender chicken and crispy, salty bacon are a great pair! We love this combination on wraps and pizzas. However, if you want something a bit more filling that can be prepared in a pinch, this Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is just the ticket.
What is Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole?
This family-friendly casserole recipe requires a few simple ingredients and is made in just one pan! This dish reheats well and is the perfect “dump and go” meal.
Ingredients Needed
To make the chicken and cream cheese casserole, you will need:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast and bacon
- Cheese: Cream cheese, Shredded Mozzarella, and Cheddar
- Sour cream, Ranch seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch
To make the Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, follow these steps:
- If using large, thick chicken breasts, slice them in half lengthwise. This creates more uniform slices that will cook evenly. Season with garlic powder and pepper to taste, if desired.
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, half the cooked bacon, ranch, and mozzarella. Spread over the chicken.
- Top with the shredded cheddar and bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Checking for Doneness
The best way to tell when this cheesy chicken casserole is done is to check the chicken breast using a meat thermometer. When the thickest part of the chicken breast has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Making in Advance
Yes, this chicken bacon ranch casserole can be assembled and then wrapped in foil and chilled until ready to bake. This may add an additional few minutes to the cooking time. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the dish is cooked through.
Tips for Making Keto Chicken Casserole
- Use chicken breasts that are fairly uniform in size and thickness, this ensures they will cook through at the same time.
- Adding 1/4 cup chopped green onions adds great flavor if you want to mix things up a bit.
- I used shredded cheddar cheese, but Pepper Jack will make for a spicy twist.
- For another twist, you can use Spicy Ranch seasoning in place of regular ranch if you wish.
- Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature before mixing, it makes it much easier to spread over the chicken.
Doubling the Recipe
Absolutely! Use a 9×13 pan and double all of the ingredients for an easy recipe that will feed a crowd! This reheats very well, so it is a great recipe to double and use for meal prep lunches throughout the week.
Serving Suggestions
- Veggie Fries: we love these crispy green bean, zucchini, and carrot fries! These recipes can be made in the oven or air fryer and they fit well within a low-carb diet!
- Cauliflower Risotto or regular Risotto with Brussels Sprouts if you aren’t keto.
- Garlic Butter Cauliflower Mash if you are low carb, or Mom’s Mashed Potatoes if you want full-on comfort food!
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Course: Chicken, Dinner
- Cuisine: Keto
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 513 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- Garlic powder and pepper to taste (optional)
- 5 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooked chopped bacon (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise, so you have thinner more uniform slices of chicken. Place in a lightly greased casserole dish and season with garlic powder and pepper to taste, if desired.
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, half the bacon, mozzarella, and ranch seasoning. Mix well and spread evenly over the chicken breast.
- Top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Bake 30-35 minutes until the internal temp of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Top with the remaining bacon when finished.
Notes
There is no need to add additional salt to the chicken, the Ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheese add plenty of salt to the dish.
Net carbs are 2.3 g per serving
Nutrition
- Serving: 1 Smothered Chicken Breast
- Calories: 513 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 2.8 g
- Protein: 61 g
- Fat: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 211 mg
- Sodium: 613 mg
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 0.6 g
