Chicken & Bacon Ranch Casserole

This casserole was yummy. I imagine it would also be yummy with *true* ranch dressing for those of you who eat it.

Chicken & Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 cups broccoli florets
• 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (see my Shredded Chicken recipe)
• 12 oz (pre-cooked weight) cooked bacon bits (see my Bacon Bits recipe)
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 1 cup freshly shredded Cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 1 cup Ranch dressing

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375^◦ F.
2. Add 5 cups broccoli florets by adding to a large stock pot filled about 1/2 way and bring to a boil on stovetop.
3. Once at a boil, turn down to simmer for about 2 mins, until broccoli is bright green.
4. Drain broccoli.
5. In a large bowl (or stand mixer), mix 4 cups cooked shredded chicken, bacon bits from 12 oz cooked bacon, blanched broccoli, 3 tsp minced garlic, 1 cup Ranch dressing, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese until well incorporated.
6. Transfer mixture to a 9″ x 13″ baking dish.
7. Top with remaining 1/2 shredded Cheddar cheese and remaining 1/2 shredded Mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake for 15 mins on center rack, until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	502
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.1g	40%
Saturated Fat 11.1g	56%
Cholesterol 123mg	41%
Sodium 1016mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	5%
Total Sugars 1.8g
Protein 46.1g
Vitamin D 2mcg	9%
Calcium 142mg	11%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 329mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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