Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, bacon, celery soup, mushroom soup, milk, cheddar cheese, green onions, celery, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper.
3. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the casserole):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Protein: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful with a crispy bacon topping
• A perfect comfort food that's easy to make
• Suitable for a casual family meal or a special occasion

User Comments:

• "This casserole is absolutely delicious! The bacon and ranch flavors are amazing."
• "I added some diced tomatoes and peas to the casserole for extra nutrition and it was even better!"
• "This is the best chicken casserole I've ever had. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have cooked chicken on hand, you can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.
• You can substitute any flavor of soup that you like. Cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, or cream of celery all work well.
• If you like a spicier casserole, you can add a dash of cayenne pepper.
• This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.