Creamy Chicken Ranch Casserole
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Creamy Chicken Ranch Casserole
Description
Creamy Chicken Ranch Casserole combines juicy chicken tenderloins with a luscious creamy sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese. The preparation involves layering the chicken at the base of a baking dish and spreading the creamy mixture evenly on top. It is finished with a generous crushed Ritz cracker topping that crisps up in the oven, delivering a subtle crunch. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 to 30 minutes allows the chicken to cook through while the flavors meld.
The casserole offers a balance of creamy and crunchy textures with familiar ranch and cheddar taste notes. It stands well as a main dish and pairs naturally with plain rice or steamed vegetables, absorbing the creamy sauce and providing a filling meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloin
- 10 1/2 oz cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 oz ranch seasoning packet form
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 40 Ritz crackers crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, stir cream of chicken soup together with sour cream, ranch seasoning, and cheese.
- Spread chicken into the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the creamy mixture over the chicken evenly.
- Top with crushed crackers and bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Enjoy on its own or with rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 974mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 973mg | 21% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.