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    Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe

    Published: Jun 6, 2023 · Modified: Nov 6, 2024 · By: Joseph Duff

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    This crack chicken casserole is smothered in cheesy, ranch yumminess, and filled with tons of crispy bacon and meaty chicken. Then, all of that deliciousness is topped with buttery crackers before being baked to golden perfection. Honestly, as far as easy casserole recipes go, this crack chicken casserole is one of the best! 

    Part of a casserole dish that is filled with crack chicken casserole.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Crack Chicken Casserole
      • Why This Recipe Works
      • Ingredients
      • How To Make Crack Chicken Casserole
      • Tips To Make The Best Recipe
      • How To Store Crack Chicken Casserole
      • FAQs About This Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe
        • Why is it called crack chicken?
        • What is chicken crack made of?
        • What side dish goes with crack chicken?
        • Can you use mushroom soup for crack chicken casserole?
    • More Easy Dinner Recipes
    • Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    The Best Crack Chicken Casserole

    This crack chicken casserole recipe is straight-up delicious. It's creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor from the ranch dressing mix with a little bit of crunch from the crispy bacon and Ritz crackers.

    It's a meal that tastes like it took a ton of time and effort to make, but it's actually a really easy weeknight dinner. It honestly might be one of the easiest chicken casserole recipes you'll try.

    So you'll have no problem whipping up this sweet potato cornbread recipe or this Outback mac and cheese recipe to serve with the casserole.

    A casserole dish with baked Crack Chicken garnished with parsley in it. A serving spoon sits next to it.

    Why This Recipe Works

    Quick and easy. All you have to do for this recipe is mix everything in one bowl, and it takes just 5 minutes to prepare!

    Less mess. Since everything comes together in just one bowl and a casserole dish, there's barely any cleanup.

    Family favorite. Everyone always loves this casserole, so make this on busy weeknights, and dinner will be a hit. 

    A serving plate with crack chicken on it. A fork lays on the plate next to it.

    Ingredients

    This recipe is made with only 8 basic ingredients, and I bet you have a majority of them at home already!

    Check out what you'll need for this delicious and easy chicken casserole:

    • 4 cups of shredded cooked chicken
    • 1 package ranch dressing mix
    • 1 cup of cheese, shredded
    • 1 cup of crispy, chopped cooked bacon
    • 1 cup of sour cream
    • 1 can of cream of chicken soup
    • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
    • ¼ cup of melted butter

    Oh, and you can use almost all of these ingredients to make this crock pot ranch chicken, crack dip, and crack chicken noodle soup, so you'll definitely want to give those a try next!

    A countertop with bowls containing the ingredients needed to make crack chicken bake.

    How To Make Crack Chicken Casserole

    1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

    2. Make the filling: Combine the cooked chicken, ranch dressing, shredded cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and chicken soup in a bowl. Mix to thoroughly combine all of the ingredients. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

    A mixing bowl with crispy bacon, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

    3. Make the topping: Combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter in a bowl and top the chicken mixture with it.

    A casserole dish with crack chicken mixture and crushed ritz cracker on top.

    4. Bake and serve: Bake the casserole for 30 minutes or until the crackers are golden brown on top.

    A casserole dish with baked Crack Chicken in it.

    Tips To Make The Best Recipe

    • Mix all of the ingredients in the baking dish instead of a bowl for even less clean-up.
    • Change the topping and use Doritos, cornflakes, or pork rinds.
    • Use boneless chicken thighs, rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, or any cooked chicken.
    • Add veggies. Mix in diced celery, broccoli, carrots, diced onion, mushrooms, or peppers to the filling.
    • Add cooked rice or noodles to the filling for a heartier casserole
    • Use mozzarella cheese and pepper jack cheese along with the shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Swap the sour cream for cream cheese or even plain Greek yogurt for a different flavor.
    • Use ranch dressing instead of the ranch seasoning mix.

    Crack chicken casserole in a casserole dish on a grey counter. Behind it is a bowl of crackers and a bowl of parsley.

    How To Store Crack Chicken Casserole

    In the fridge: Put a lid on the casserole dish or transfer everything to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    In the freezer: Transfer everything to a freezer-safe bag or container and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Reheating: Reheat the casserole in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until it's warmed through.

    A serving plate with crack chicken on it.

    FAQs About This Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe

    Why is it called crack chicken?

    It's called crack chicken because the flavors of this casserole are addictive, kind of like these crack green beans.

    What is chicken crack made of?

    It's made of tender chicken, cheese, ranch dressing, and crispy bacon with a creamy filling mixture. Some recipes also include ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce to give the casserole dish a bit of a kick. 

    What side dish goes with crack chicken?

    Serve it with a simple green salad, dinner rolls, or some steamed vegetables for a light side. If you're looking for something heartier, this chicken casserole also goes great with these twice baked mashed potatoes, skillet cornbread, or even Jamaican fried dumplings.

    Can you use mushroom soup for crack chicken casserole?

    Yes, condensed cream of mushroom soup works great in place of the cream of chicken soup for the creamy chicken casserole base.

    More Easy Dinner Recipes

    If you liked how simple this recipe was, we have a ton of other easy dinner recipes on the blog just like it.

    Give one of these recipes a try next:

    • Chicken divan
    • Ritz cracker chicken casserole
    • Philly cheesesteak casserole
    • Million dollar chicken casserole
    • Chili's southwest chicken soup
    • Outback mac and cheese
    • Meatball casserole

    Also, be sure to check out our Youtube, Instagram, and Tiktok pages for even more yummy yumminess. 

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    ★★★★★

    5 from 8 reviews

    This crack chicken casserole is smothered in cheesy, ranch yumminess, and filled with tons of crispy bacon and meaty chicken. Then, all of that deliciousness is topped with buttery crackers before being baked to golden perfection. Honestly, as far as easy casserole recipes go, this crack chicken casserole is one of the best! 

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Casserole

    Ingredients

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    4 cups of shredded cooked chicken (chopped chicken will work, too if you prefer a chunkier texture)

    1 package ranch seasoning mix

    1 cup of cheese, shredded

    1 cup of crispy, chopped cooked bacon

    1 cup of sour cream

    1 can of cream of chicken soup

    1 cup crushed Ritz crackers

    ¼ cup of melted butter

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
    2. Combine the cooked chicken, ranch dressing, shredded cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and chicken soup in a bowl. Mix to thoroughly combine.
    3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    4. Combine crackers and melted butter in a bowl and top the chicken mixture with it.
    5. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 374
    • Fat: 24
    • Carbohydrates: 5
    • Protein: 34

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    Comments

    1. Sally

      October 11, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      Without a doubt the most delicious casserole that I have ever tried omg!!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Sarah

      October 12, 2022 at 5:13 pm

      One of the best (and probably easiest) casseroles I have tried making in a while. Just delicious.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Terry

      October 13, 2022 at 8:57 pm

      Really is addicting.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Tony

      October 15, 2022 at 10:20 pm

      Really is addicting af.

      ★★★★★

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    5. Judy Stetcher

      October 17, 2022 at 8:30 pm

      Amazing! We can't wait to have this again

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Mike T.

      June 07, 2023 at 1:29 pm

      Crack chicken never tasted this good wow.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Jamie

      June 08, 2023 at 1:01 pm

      Love crack chicken and this casserole was so yummy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Jeff

      June 10, 2023 at 11:39 pm

      I could make this every night it's awesome!

      ★★★★★

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