Description
This Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and savory bacon, all baked to perfection. It’s an easy one-dish meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Russet Potatoes:
- 1 ½ pounds, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Potato & Chicken Mixture: Toss potatoes and chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and cooked.
- Add Cheese & Bacon: Sprinkle cheddar cheese and bacon over the top. Bake for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve: Cool slightly, then top with sour cream, green onions, and parsley. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream or use different cheese for varied flavors.
- Enhance with steamed broccoli or bell peppers for added vegetables.
- 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: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
