Crack Chicken Bake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Mix
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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12 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
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3 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 cup ranch dressing
→ Cheese and Pasta
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4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
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9 cooked lasagna noodles, firm to the bite
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7 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Sauce Base
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1.5 cups whole milk
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Garnish
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Chopped parsley fresh, to sprinkle (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Set your oven to 375°F or about 190°C.
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Start by melting butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for a minute. Slowly add the milk, stirring all the time until it thickens. Then mix in cream cheese till smooth, followed by ranch and garlic powder.
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Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and spread a bit of the sauce at the bottom. Lay down 3 lasagna noodles, then add one-third of chicken, bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, and some sauce over that.
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Repeat the noodles, chicken mix, cheeses, and sauce two more times to get three layers total.
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Cover your dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
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Take off the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the top is nicely golden and bubbly.
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Give it 10 minutes to cool and set. Sprinkle parsley on top if you want, then cut and enjoy.
# Additional Tips:
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Letting it sit before cutting keeps everything together and looks better when served.