Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

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5 from 1 vote

A savory, rich chicken casserole that will please the entire family!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 636kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs Chicken breast or thighs - cubed
2 cups Broccoli cut into small pieces
1 lb Bacon
2 tbsp Ranch Dressing
2 tbsp Canola Oil
2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
Salt and Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375℉
Rinse the chicken and cut it into bite-size pieces.
Place the chicken in a mixing bowl and add oil.
Then toss in oil - Tossing your chicken in oil instead of putting oil in the pan makes for even coverage, which means no sticking and no excess fat used.
Seasoning the chicken is one of the most critical steps. you can use whichever seasonings you like. The minimum is salt and pepper.
Here's the other "secret" when cooking chicken. We use an electric skillet. There is no stress about hot spots, concerns about a big enough pan, or splatters all over the place.
Boil your broccoli and strain. The time it takes to cook depends on if you are using fresh or frozen broccoli. You are looking for a bright green color and semi-hard texture. Typically 3-5 minutes.
After you strain, run cold water over the broccoli to stop the cooking process.
Cut the broccoli into small pieces and remove the stems.
Cut the bacon into small pieces.
Cook the bacon.
Mix the chicken, broccoli, bacon, cheese, and ranch dressing. Be sure to save about ⅓ of the cheese for the top of the casserole.
Place in a 9x13 baking pan and top with the remaining cheese.
At this point, you can put it in the refrigerator for later or put it into the oven right away.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. You want it nice and bubbly.
The internal temperature should be 165℉.

Notes

Culinarian Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions: You have many options when cooking bacon. You can cut the bacon into pieces with scissors before you cook it. You can oven-bake or air-fry the bacon or crisp it in a skillet. The key is to achieve a crispy, crunchy texture. We have found that twisting the bacon length-wise and air-frying it gives outstanding results with little to no mess. We then dice the bacon with a knife once cooled.

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