# Chicken bacon ranch casserole (from Wholesome Yum)

Video: [CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE: 5-Minute Prep, Easy, & Healthy!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4) by [Wholesome Yum](https://www.youtube.com/@WholesomeYum).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.57 per serving, ~$13.70 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$16.43* per serving (78%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 5 cups broccoli
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese

## Steps

1. [1:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=76s) Boil water in a pot on the stove.
2. [1:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=85s) Add broccoli florets to the boiling water and blanch them.
3. [2:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=129s) Arrange bacon slices in a single layer in an air fryer basket.
4. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=147s) Air fry the bacon at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for six minutes.
5. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=154s) Open the air fryer, rearrange the bacon so slices do not overlap, and continue air frying for one to four minutes.
6. [3:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=192s) Remove the cooked bacon from the air fryer and wipe away excess grease with a paper towel.
7. [3:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=195s) Chop the cooked bacon on a cutting board.
8. [3:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=210s) Place shredded cooked chicken breast in a large mixing bowl.
9. [3:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=220s) Add most of the chopped bacon to the bowl with the chicken, reserving some for topping.
10. [4:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=251s) Add the blanched broccoli to the bowl.
11. [4:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=257s) Add minced garlic to the bowl.
12. [4:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=262s) Pour ranch dressing into the bowl.
13. [4:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=269s) Add half of the cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese to the bowl.
14. [4:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=280s) Stir the ingredients in the bowl together until well combined.
15. [5:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=312s) Transfer the casserole mixture into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and smooth the top.
16. [5:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=324s) Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella cheese, remaining cheddar cheese, and the remaining chopped bacon.
17. [5:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsNsQSTiv4&t=336s) Bake the casserole in the oven for about 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is hot.

## Equipment

- pot
- air fryer
- cutting board
- knife
- mixing bowl
- colander
- spatula
- 9 by 13-inch baking dish

## What the video didn't say

- servings not stated
- total preparation and cooking time not stated
- oven temperature not stated

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