Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

2 lb chicken thighs, cooked, cubed

8 slices bacon, cooked, chopped

4 cups broccoli, cut into florets

3 cloves garlic, minced

¾ cup ranch dressing

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Ranch Dressing

¼ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

½ cup heavy cream

1 tsp dried dill weed

½ tsp parsley

½ tsp chives

¼ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp garlic powder

2 tsp lemon juice

1.   Prepare ranch dressing by combining all ingredients and whisking until combined. Refrigerate until ready for use.

2.   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

3.   Place broccoli into a pot of boiling water and boil 1-2 minutes until bright green.

4.   Combine chicken, bacon, broccoli, garlic, ranch dressing, and half of the shredded cheeses in a large bowl. Fold together until combined evenly.

5.   Transfer to a 9x13 in. casserole dish.

6.   Top with remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

7.   Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition: 466 calories; 30g fat; 180mg cholesterol; 649mg sodium; 204mg potassium; 8g carb; 1g fiber; 3g sugar; 42g protein