Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

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Updated on January 23, 2023

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A rich and delicious breaded, baked chicken casserole dish topped with ranch, bacon, and lots of melted cheese. This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is sure to please your family.

It may be August, but here in New England, but it sure has been chilly and damp these past few days. I am thinking Mother Nature might be trying to skip right to Fall already!

It has been so reminiscent of cooler Autumn days that I have already been thinking of reverting from my grill to my oven on a daily basis. The comforts of smelling sauce recipes, casseroles, and bakes has me warm and cozy inside.

I decided that the first recipe I was going to bring back to my monthly menu plan was my Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe. We tried this last Winter and it was such a hit with my kiddos that I couldn’t wait to try it again.

This time around I used the new and improved Kraft Pourables Ranch Dressing. After reading that it is now creamier, with more buttermilk and savory herbs, I couldn’t wait to finish off my bake with it.

While I was at Walmart picking up the ingredients for my Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, I also picked up an additional bottle of Kraft Pourables Zesty Italian, (now with even more herbs and spices) for my heirloom tomatoes.

I found both the reinvented Kraft Pourables Ranch, and Zesty Italian Dressing (with better tastes) in the condiments aisle of my local Walmart store.

Now, onto the most delicious baked meal ever! If you family loves oven baked, coated chicken with tons of ooey gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and cracker crumbs–this recipe is for you!!

The buttered crackers and cheddar melt together and give the chicken a mock fried taste. Since I LOVE crispy bacon, I actually put the bacon crumbles, ranch, and additional cheese on during the last 10 minutes of baking time.

This recipe is the perfect meal for cool days, parties, and for days when you just want to splurge.

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

I am really loving my decision to use Kraft ranch dressing because it gave my crispy chicken the perfect kick! All I needed was a nice glass of water with lemon and the laughter of my family to enjoy this delicious meal!

Ingredients:

2 lbs of chicken tenders
10 ounces of cheddar cheese sprinkles
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup milk
Kraft Pourables Ranch Dressing
6 slices of crispy cooked bacon
1 1/2 sleeves of Ritz Crackers-crushed

Directions:

Prepare 3 bowls; one for the milk, 6 ounces of cheddar, and the last for the crushed crackers.

Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with non-stick spray

Cook your bacon on a microwave safe plate until crispy.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dip the chicken tenders into the milk, then cheese, and finally into the cracker crumbs. Be sure to firmly press the mixture onto your tenders; repeat.

Once all your chicken tenders are coated, and lining the casserole, place them into your warmed oven.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Baked Ranch Chicken with Cheese and Bacon 1

Remove from oven, and add a layer of ranch dressing, then the remaining cheese, and finally the bacon crumbles. Place bake in the oven for 8 minutes.

Serve your Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Ranch Dressing warm, and gooey! This recipe is definitely one of the splurges that makes life wonderful! I am sure your family will love it, so be sure to give it a try!

Chicken bacon ranch casserole bake topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon pieces inside glass pyrex dish.

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