Loaded Chicken And Potato Casserole Recipe
Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole is a hearty, savory dish featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and perfectly baked potatoes smothered in cheese. It's a crowd-pleasing comfort food that combines the flavors of a loaded baked potato with the richness of chicken. Ideal for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Potatoes (cubed)
- Bacon
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- Green onions
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread potatoes evenly in a greased casserole dish, bake for 30 minutes.
- While potatoes bake, cook bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook and dice.
- Remove potatoes from the oven, layer with chicken, bacon, and shredded cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted (about 10-15 minutes).
- Garnish with green onions and drizzle with ranch dressing if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, mix in sour cream or cream cheese before adding the final layer of cheese.
- You can customize with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg