Dump-and-Bake Cool Ranch Chicken Casserole
Low prep sump and bake cool ranch chicken casserole topped with cool ranch doritos, so delicious and comforting!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy chicken casserole, ranch chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories 462 kcal
Author The Seasoned Mom
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese divided
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup NOT diluted
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 10 ounce can Ro-tel tomatoes, drained (or substitute with about 1.25 cups petite-diced tomatoes for a mild option)
½ of a 1-ounce packet about 4 teaspoons dry Ranch seasoning mix (just the dry seasoning)
1 9.75 ounce bag Doritos Cool Ranch chips, coarsely crushed (about 4 cups crushed)
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Instructions
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1. Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, stir together chicken, 1 cup of cheese, condensed soup, milk, sour cream, tomatoes, and dry Ranch seasoning.
3. Place half of the crushed Doritos (about 2 cups) in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with chicken mixture.
4. Bake, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle top of the casserole with remaining crushed Doritos and remaining ½ cup
of shredded cheese. Put the dish back in the oven for about 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
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Recipe Notes
Cooking Just for Two? Cut the ingredients in half and bake the casserole in a smaller dish.
Want to Prep Ahead? You can prepare the casserole in advance and keep it in the refrigerator (up to overnight) until you’re ready to bake it. Don’t add
the top layer of chips and cheese until it’s almost finished baking (as instructed).
Nutrition Facts
Dump-and-Bake Cool Ranch Chicken Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 /6 of the recipe)
Calories 462 Calories from Fat 213
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.7g 36%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1099mg 46%
Total Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugars 3.7g
Protein 22.7g 45%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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Low prep sump and bake cool ranch chicken casserole topped with cool ranch doritos, so delicious and comforting!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy chicken casserole, ranch chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories 462 kcal
Author The Seasoned Mom
Ingredients
list of 8 items
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese divided
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup NOT diluted
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 10 ounce can Ro-tel tomatoes, drained (or substitute with about 1.25 cups petite-diced tomatoes for a mild option)
½ of a 1-ounce packet about 4 teaspoons dry Ranch seasoning mix (just the dry seasoning)
1 9.75 ounce bag Doritos Cool Ranch chips, coarsely crushed (about 4 cups crushed)
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Instructions
list of 4 items
1. Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, stir together chicken, 1 cup of cheese, condensed soup, milk, sour cream, tomatoes, and dry Ranch seasoning.
3. Place half of the crushed Doritos (about 2 cups) in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with chicken mixture.
4. Bake, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle top of the casserole with remaining crushed Doritos and remaining ½ cup
of shredded cheese. Put the dish back in the oven for about 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
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Recipe Notes
Cooking Just for Two? Cut the ingredients in half and bake the casserole in a smaller dish.
Want to Prep Ahead? You can prepare the casserole in advance and keep it in the refrigerator (up to overnight) until you’re ready to bake it. Don’t add
the top layer of chips and cheese until it’s almost finished baking (as instructed).
Nutrition Facts
Dump-and-Bake Cool Ranch Chicken Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 /6 of the recipe)
Calories 462 Calories from Fat 213
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.7g 36%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1099mg 46%
Total Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugars 3.7g
Protein 22.7g 45%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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