LOADED POTATO RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE Recipe
This Loaded Potato Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and cheesy potatoes in a creamy ranch sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potato Mixture:
- 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled and diced
- ⅓ cup Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken Layer:
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch dice
- ⅓ cup Ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Prepare Potato Mixture: In a bowl, mix diced potatoes with ⅓ cup ranch dressing, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place in a casserole dish, bake uncovered for 30 mins, stirring every 10 mins.
- Prepare Chicken Layer: Lower heat to 400F. In the same bowl, mix diced chicken with ⅓ cup ranch dressing, salt, and pepper. Spoon chicken over parbaked potatoes, cover with foil, and bake for 20 mins.
- Final Assembly: Remove casserole, sprinkle bacon and cheese on top, bake for 10 mins until cheese is melted. Serve with chopped green onions.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes or jalapenos.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in ranch dressing for a few hours before assembling the casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Loaded Potato Ranch Chicken Casserole, Chicken Casserole Recipe, Cheesy Potato Casserole
