Cheesy Ranch Chicken Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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4 cups of cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
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8 strips of bacon, fried and crumbled
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Pick one: 5 cups of cooked broccoli florets OR 1 pound of thawed and drained frozen spinach
→ Sauce & Seasonings
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1 cup ranch dressing
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3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
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1-3 teaspoons of ranch seasoning (you can skip this)
→ Cheese Mixture
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (split in half)
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1 cup shredded cheddar (split in half)
# Instructions:
01 -
Set your oven to 375°F. For spinach, let it thaw and remove all extra liquid. Broccoli? Boil it for just a minute or two so it turns bright green, then drain completely.
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Stir together the chicken, bacon, veggies, garlic, ranch dressing, and half the mozzarella and cheddar in a big bowl. Toss in some ranch seasoning if you like. Stir until everything looks well combined.
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Spread the mixture into a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the top.
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Pop it into the oven for around 15 minutes until it’s bubbling and hot. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Save time by mixing everything in the baking dish—fewer dishes to clean!
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You can pick broccoli or spinach, depending on what you like.
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For extra flavor, add more ranch seasoning.