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Cheesy Ranch Chicken Casserole

This Cheesy Ranch Chicken Casserole is a cozy baked dinner loaded with tender chicken, a creamy ranch cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and plenty of melted cheddar. It’s rich, comforting, and easy to throw together!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Cheesy Ranch Chicken Casserole
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 829kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Ranch Cheese Sauce

  • 1 packet (1 ounce / 2 tablespoons) dry ranch seasoning, or homemade ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 medium white onion, finely diced
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts and rub it in well.
  • Add flour to a small plate or bowl.
  • Dredge each seasoned chicken breast in flour, coating all sides. Shake off excess and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Working in batches if needed, add the chicken breasts. Cook 4 minutes per side until golden and crispy (they don’t need to be fully cooked through yet). Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add diced onion and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the ranch seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add cream of chicken soup and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  • Mix in about ½ cup of the cooked bacon, reserving the rest for topping.
  • Pour the ranch cheese sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and remaining bacon.
  • Return to oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Spoon extra sauce over each portion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 829kcal