Ranch Bacon Chicken Casserole



Ranch Bacon Chicken Casserole

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds chicken * cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 6 slices bacon * cooked and crumbled
  • 8 ounces cream cheese * at room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic * minced
  • 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese * shredded, divided
  • 1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch
Instructions
1.                   Preheat your oven to 350°F. 
2.                   Grease the inside of a 9×9-inch square casserole dish or a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter.
3.                   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet. 
4.                   Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 7-9 minutes. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
5.                   While the chicken is cooking, bring a medium saucepan filled 2/3rds of the way with water to a boil. Add the broccoli, cover, and cook for about 2 minutes or until bright green.
6.                   Drain and transfer to the casserole dish with the chicken, along with half of the crumbled bacon.
7.                   In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, garlic, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, and Hidden Valley Ranch dressing until well combined.
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