LOADED POTATO RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE Recipe
This Loaded Potato Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy turkey bacon, creamy ranch dressing, and cheesy potatoes. It’s the perfect comfort food for a cozy family dinner.
- 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
- ⅔ cup Ranch dressing, divided
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch dice
- ⅓ cup Ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 450F. Toss diced potatoes with ⅓ cup ranch dressing, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in a casserole dish and bake for 30 mins, stirring every 10 mins.
- Cook Chicken: Reduce heat to 400F. Mix diced chicken with remaining ranch dressing, salt, and pepper. Spoon over potatoes, cover with foil, and bake for 20 mins.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle turkey bacon and cheese over the casserole. Bake for an additional 10 mins until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes or jalapeños.
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon and a light ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Loaded Potato Ranch Chicken Casserole, Chicken Casserole, Potato Casserole, Comfort Food
