Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

This recipe is for the cheese lovers among us, myself included! This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is loaded with creamy cheesy flavors that your entire family will love.

I love a meal that can be put together in just a few minutes and is packed with flavor. This entire recipe can be ready in just over 30 minutes. I’m also sharing some simple ways you can swap just a few of the ingredients to fit your eating lifestyle.

This is also a great recipe to make ahead if you are cooking for one person. Just divide it into single servings before freezing, and you’ll have multiple lunches or dinners ready to go.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cooked and cubed
• 5 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, frozen
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Assembly instructions:

1. Place everything in a large resealable freezer bag.
2. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw.
2. Dump the bag contents into a greased casserole dish.
3. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.

Substitution Ideas for this Casserole

Using pre-cooked chicken is key in this recipe. But if you don’t want to use chicken breasts, you could substitute them with rotisserie chicken, shredded cooked chicken thighs, or even turkey.

Swap out the cooked bacon crumbles for turkey bacon for a healthier option. Again, just make sure the turkey bacon is pre-cooked so it does not become chewy.

Instead of broccoli, you could substitute with cauliflower bites, or even a frozen mixed vegetable blend.

To make this dish completely vegetarian, swap out the chicken for pre-cooked plant-based chicken strips and pre-cooked vegetarian bacon crumbles.

What to Serve with this Casserole

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole can be served by itself, or you can add cooked pasta or rice for a heartier option.

A simple garden salad with a light dressing is a fresh side idea that will help balance the richness of this dish. Fruit salad is another great option for a sweet element.

Coleslaw, garlic bread, or rolls are also great side dish options.

For more recipe ideas like this one, check out our Crockpot Pierogi Casserole, Sloppy Joes Casserole, or our Creamy Sundried Tomato Gnocchi.