This Crack Chicken Casserole is made with chicken, ranch dressing, gooey cheese, and crisp bacon. Add this to your list of must-make keto recipes! It is a delicious meal idea that if perfect for keto or low-carb diets, but it is also a recipe that the whole family loves.
You'll also enjoy our Instant Pot Crack Chicken and Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot.
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Keto Crack Chicken Casserole
- Can be made with chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken for simple meal prep. For more meal prep ideas check out 24 Low Carb Chicken Casseroles.
- Easy to customize - if you are not following a keto diet, add pasta or other variations.
- A creamy, cheesy sauce that is just delicious makes this one of those easy dinner ideas the whole family will love, like our Crack Chicken Recipe.
Crack Chicken Recipes
Crack chicken recipes are all the rage right now, and for good reason! Their rich and creamy texture, savory seasonings, and tender chicken are the ultimate comfort food, making them one of our favorite Low carb casserole recipes.
There are so many variations and ways to prepare it - from slow cooker to instant pot methods - making it a versatile dish that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients For Crack Chicken Casserole
- Chicken - you can use fresh chicken breasts, rotisserie chicken, or prepared chicken. strips...
- Bacon - adds a smoky flavor and a great crunch.
- Shredded Cheddar - you can also use a mix of Colby and jack cheeses.
- Eggs - help to bind the other ingredients.
- Sour cream - adds a tang to the sauce.
- Heavy cream - For an extra creamy casserole!
- Ranch dressing - adds a tangy, sweet flavor.
How To Make Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place 2 ½ cups of chopped chicken into the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
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Cook up your bacon and chop it up.
Sprinkle half of the cooked and chopped bacon on the chicken mixture. Then, sprinkle the diced onion on top of the bacon in the pan.
Next, add half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
In a large bowl, mix eggs, heavy cream, sour cream, and ranch dressing and pour the mixture over the chicken and bacon in the pan.
Top the casserole with the remainder of the cheese and bacon. If you like things extra cheesy, feel free to use a little more cheddar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Bake this keto crack chicken casserole for 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Cover with foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Feel free to garnish with chopped green onions.
What to serve with this Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole
If you are on a keto-friendly diet, a fresh salad, fluffy riced cauliflower, and creamy mashed cauliflower make great sides for this recipe. Those without dietary restrictions can enjoy pasta, rice, Instant Pot red baked potatoes, and Brazilian Cheesy Bread.
Tips For Making Keto Crack Chicken Casserole
Tip 1: Instead of using pre-shredded packaged cheese, you can grate your own from a block of cheddar. This results in a gooier, stretchier cheese.
Tip 2: If you would like to add some more veggies to this dish, spinach or mushrooms would work well.
Tip 3: Add some good for you nutrients to this dish by adding veggies like spinach or mushrooms.
FAQs For Ranch Crack Chicken Casserole
What kind of baking dish do I need for this chicken casserole?
For this recipe, you will need an 8x8 casserole dish.
What kind of chicken do you use for this chicken recipe?
I used chicken breast for this recipe, but boneless chicken thighs would also work. Simply cook them and cut them into cubes. You can also use rotisserie chicken if you are looking for a quick and easy shortcut.
What kind of ranch dressing should I use for this keto chicken casserole?
Our favorite is Primal Kitchen Ranch, which is made with avocado oil and contains just 2 net carbs per 2 tablespoons. You can also make your own with this recipe Keto Ranch Dressing.
How do I store this casserole?
You can store the leftovers for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can freeze this crack chicken casserole recipe for 2 months in a well-sealed freezer container.
Ranch Dressing Recipes
It's no secret that ranch dressing is delicious on salads, but did you know it's also a versatile ingredient that can be used in many other ways? The possibilities are endless! Check out some of these yummy ways to cook with ranch:
- Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Potatoes
- Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops
- Baked Ranch Chicken
- Ranch Veggie Pizza
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When it comes to making casseroles, having the right kitchen tools can make all the difference. One essential tool for making casseroles is a casserole dish.
Having a sharp chef's knife for chopping ingredients used in casseroles is also handy. A wooden spoon or spatula is also helpful for mixing the ingredients together. With these essential kitchen tools, making delicious casseroles will be a breeze.
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Crack Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Chicken, cooked cubes
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook chicken and cut into cubes.
- Place chicken into the bottom of an 8x8 casserole dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cooked and chopped bacon on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the diced onion on top of the bacon in the pan.
- Cover with ½ cup of shredded cheese
- In a medium bowl, mix eggs, cream, sour cream, and ranch dressing.
- Pour over the chicken and bacon.
- Top with the remainder of cheese and bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Cover with foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Remember, it's better to grate your own cheese from a block of cheddar instead of using pre-shredded packaged cheese. This will give you a gooier, stretchier cheese.
- If you want to add more veggies to this dish, spinach or mushrooms would be great options.
Lindsay
This was awesome! I doubled the recipe and used sour cream plus a ranch packet as my ranch dressing (not keto probably but cost effective!). It was excellent over cauliflower rice. Thank you!!
Eileen Hughes
HI - HOW LONG DID YOU COOK IT IF YOU DOUBLED IT? THANK YOU!
JESSICA
Are you able to make ahead and freeze?
Alex
How much is one serving size? I weigh my find and this is definitely something I can see myself over serving!!!
Stephanie
Well I cut my thumb with my new sharp knives while dicing up the chicken BUT well worth it for the yumminess!
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman
Oh wow! This chicken casserole looks like a whole pan full of comfort!
Vicky
Even my kids love it!
Scarlet
This chicken casserole will be perfect for the next potluck I attend. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Vicky
I might double the recipe and use a 13x9 pan for a potluck.
Irina
Your step by step recipe of chicken casserole is so easy to follow! I made it last night! It was a real delight!
Vicky
So glad you like it! Thank you!
Justine Howell
Obsessed with all things crack chicken, this was a winner!
Vicky
Thank you! Crack chicken for the win!
Heidy L. McCallum
I noticed this on a group I was in and thought it looked amazing. Passing it on to my best friend who is doing keto.
Vicky
Hope she enjoys it!
Lisa
I’m definitely making this! What is the serving size? Thx!
Taylor Kiser
Easy dinner for the win! This is sure to be on repeat!