Description
This Loaded Potato Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy potatoes, gooey cheese, and savory bacon, all seasoned with zesty ranch seasoning. It’s a perfect comfort food meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Other:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Potatoes: Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Remove the dish from the oven and layer raw chicken over the potatoes. Top with half of the cheese and bacon.
- Final Bake: Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked and potatoes are tender. Top with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions. Bake for 5 more minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve: Serve hot, with optional sour cream.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken to reduce baking time.
- For extra spice, add cayenne or jalapeños.
- Swap ranch seasoning for another spice blend if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
