Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

If you’re looking for a mouthwatering, easy-to-make casserole the whole family will love, try this Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole!

This casserole recipe will take a top spot in your dinner rotation! Chicken, bacon, tons of cheese, creamy ranch dressing, and even some veggies make up this casserole. Give it a try – trust me, you won’t regret it!

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  • It’s packed with protein. Thanks to the lean ground turkey in this meatloaf, each serving is packed with protein.
  • It’s a healthy dinner choice. There’s nothing unhealthy lurking in this meatloaf! This is a perfect healthy dinner for you and anyone in your household (including kids!).

Ingredients Needed to Make Chicken Bacon and Ranch Casserole

Ingredient quantities for this homemade casserole recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

  1. Bacon
  2. Boneless, skinless chicken breast
  3. Garlic
  4. Cauliflower florets
  5. Broccoli florets
  6. Ranch dressing
  7. Shredded cheddar cheese
  8. Shredded mozzarella cheese

Want to make this recipe healthier? Consider any or all of these swaps:

  • Turkey bacon instead of regular bacon
  • Light or fat-free ranch dressing instead of regular ranch dressing
  • Cut the cheddar cheese down to 3/4 cup instead of 1 1/4 cups

Note

To switch things up a bit, feel free to make this casserole with broccoli only or cauliflower only instead of a combination!

How To Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake (Quick Overview)

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make this chicken casserole. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

  • Preheat oven to temperature on recipe card (at the end of the post).
  • In a pan over medium heat, fry the quartered bacon pieces.
  • Remove 3 slices’ worth of bacon (12 pieces) from the pan and set them aside on a clean plate.
  • To the pan with the remaining bacon and bacon fat, add the cubed chicken.
overhead view of pot with chicken and bacon to make casserole
  • When the chicken is mostly cooked, add garlic, cauliflower, and broccoli. Cover and cook for 8 minutes, then drain excess water.
overhead view of pot with chicken and bacon ranch casserole ingredients including chicken and broccoli
  • Combine chicken mixture, ranch dressing, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Add the mixture to a 9″×13″ casserole dish and top the mixture with the remaining cheese.
overhead view of how to make chicken bacon ranch casserole in casserole dish before baking
  • Place into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the oven. Add the bacon you set aside earlier to the top of the casserole, either as is or crumbled.
overhead view of chicken bacon ranch casserole in casserole dish after baking
  • Serve warm and enjoy!
overhead view of chicken bacon ranch casserole on white plate with a serving fork

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

overhead view of chicken bacon and ranch casserole in casserole dish with a black serving spoon
If you're looking for a mouthwatering, easy-to-make casserole the whole family will love, try this Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole!
Servings 8
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Western
Keyword chicken casserole recipes, easy dinner recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon cut into quarters divided
  • 4 cups boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • In a pan over medium heat, fry the quartered bacon pieces.
  • Remove 3 slices’ worth of bacon (12 pieces) from the pan and set them aside on a clean plate.
  • To the pan with the remaining bacon and bacon fat, add the cubed chicken.
  • When the chicken is mostly cooked, add garlic, cauliflower, and broccoli. Cover and cook for 8 minutes, then drain excess water.
  • Combine chicken mixture, ranch dressing, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Add the mixture to a 9"×13" casserole dish and top the mixture with the remaining cheese.
  • Place into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the oven. Add the bacon you set aside earlier to the top of the casserole, either as is or crumbled.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For a different flavor, you can make this casserole with all broccoli or all cauliflower instead of a combination.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.

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