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Southern crack chicken casserole on a black plate.

Southern Crack Chicken Casserole

This Southern Crack Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. With crispy bacon, tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich ranch sauce, it’s the ultimate Southern comfort dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 963 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Casserole dish
  • 1 Mason Jar
  • 1 Cheese grater

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cooked Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 Head Broccoli cut into small florets
  • 2 Cups Cheese shredded

Ranch Dressing

  • 2 Cups Sour Cream
  • 2 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley
  • 2 Tablespoon Fresh Chives choped
  • 2 Tablespoon Fresh Dill choped
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh
  • 2 Garlic Cloves pressed
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or oil.
  • Chop or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it. Cut the broccoli into small florets. To keep the color bright, blanch it in boiling water for about 4 minutes, then plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, parsley, chives, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bacon, broccoli, and ranch dressing. Stir until evenly coated.
  • Spread half of the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese. Add the remaining mixture and top with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite Southern sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 963kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 46gFat: 77gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 1666mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1701IUVitamin C: 94mgCalcium: 446mgIron: 4mg

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Keyword Chicken Casserole, Crack Chicken Casserole, Southern Crack Chicken Casserole
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