Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This chicken bacon ranch casserole bakes cubed chicken with broccoli, ranch dressing, mozzarella, cheddar, and bacon in one dish for a cheesy, crowd-pleasing dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt-free seasoning like Ms. Dash or garlic herb blend
- 8 bacon strips cooked and chopped
- 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 4-5 cups broccoli florets fresh, bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
Season & bake chicken
- Add cubed chicken to a 9x13 baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoning blend.
- Spread evenly and bake for 15 minutes.
Drain excess liquid (important step)
- Remove the dish from the oven and carefully drain any liquid released from the chicken. This prevents a watery casserole.
Assemble the casserole
- Add minced garlic, broccoli, ranch dressing, half of each cheese. Stir everything together until evenly coated.
Top it off
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the top, then add chopped bacon.
Final bake
- Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and broccoli is tender.
Optional (but recommended)
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a golden, crispy cheese topping.