Description
This Cheesy Ranch Chicken & Veggie Bake is the ultimate weeknight comfort food, creamy, cheesy, packed with tender chicken, hearty veggies, and topped with a golden layer of crispy fried onions. It’s everything you love about a homestyle casserole, with the irresistible zip of ranch and a whole lot of cozy vibes. Easy to prep, family-friendly, and totally delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (like peas, carrots, green beans, and corn), thawed slightly
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups diced potatoes (parboiled for 5–7 minutes or use thawed frozen hash browns)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (like French’s)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Add the diced chicken, vegetables, parboiled potatoes, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until everything is well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for another 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before digging in. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap the potatoes for cauliflower or broccoli florets for a lower-carb twist.
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time—just reduce the initial bake time by 5–10 minutes.
- Sharp cheddar adds extra flavor, but feel free to mix in Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a little kick.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven or microwave!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: ~420
- Sugar: ~4g
- Sodium: ~850mg
- Fat: ~24g
- Saturated Fat: ~10g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~24g
- Cholesterol: ~80mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, ranch chicken bake, cheesy chicken dinner, crispy onion topping, easy family meals, comfort food, creamy casserole, weeknight dinner