Description
This Dump and Bake Cream Cheese Chicken Casserole is an easy, creamy, one-dish meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Just combine cooked chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and cheese for a satisfying dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
2 cups cooked pasta or rice (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Nonstick cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
3. Add chicken broth and stir until smooth. Mix in peas and cooked pasta or rice if using.
4. Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish and top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is softened to avoid clumps.
Use fresh shredded cheese for best melting and flavor.
Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: dump and bake cream cheese chicken casserole, chicken dinner, comfort food, creamy chicken casserole