This Chicken Bacon Casserole is the perfect comfort food, combining savory flavors of tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and a crispy topping. It’s a family-friendly dish that’s easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (or your preferred cracker)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken and bacon: In a large bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken with the crumbled bacon.
- Make the creamy mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and bacon. Stir everything together until the chicken and bacon are well coated.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy the crispy, cheesy, and flavorful goodness!
This casserole pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
