Cracked Out Chicken and Rice Bake - chicken, cheddar, bacon, Ranch and rice - quick and easy weeknight casserole! Use rotisserie chicken and this comes together in 5 minutes! SO good! We make this at least once a week!!
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add instant rice, cover and turn off heat. Allow to stand for 5 minutes, until all water is absorbed.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, chicken soup, sour cream, Ranch dressing mix, cheddar cheese, bacon, chicken broth and cooked rice. Spread into prepared pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes:
Can 4 cups of any type of cooked rice in place of the minute rice and water.
I used half a rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken in this casserole.
1/2 of a packet of ranch dressing mix is 1½ Tablespoons.