Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
A hearty one-dish casserole featuring tender chicken and seasoned potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. Perfect comfort food that's ready in just over an hour.
Ingredients
- 5 medium Russet potatoes peeled rinsed, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided use
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in 1-inch pieces
- ½ Tablespoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground preferred
- 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp cheddar works best
- ½ cup cooked bacon chopped into small pieces
- 2 stalks green onions sliced thin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Peel and rinse the Russet potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into 1-inch cubes for consistent cooking. Cut the chicken breasts into similar-sized pieces.
- Place the potato cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken pieces to the same bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over everything. Sprinkle in the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Spread the seasoned chicken and potato mixture evenly in the dish. Make sure pieces aren't overcrowded for proper browning.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, stirring once halfway through. The potatoes should be fork-tender and the chicken fully cooked. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove the casserole from the oven once everything is cooked through. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Add the chopped bacon pieces. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes until cheese melts.
- Take the casserole out of the oven one final time. Garnish with sliced green onions immediately. Let it rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. This allows the cheese to set slightly.
Notes
Choose Russet potatoes for their starchy texture that becomes perfectly tender when baked. Yukon Gold potatoes work as an alternative.
Don't skip stirring the casserole halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Cook your bacon until crispy before adding it to the casserole. You can prepare it ahead of time.
For extra flavor, try mixing different cheese varieties like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
Cut your potatoes and chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
Make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking for best results. Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 465 kcal | Protein: 35g | Carbohydrates: 32g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 3gClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
Don't skip stirring the casserole halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Cook your bacon until crispy before adding it to the casserole. You can prepare it ahead of time.
For extra flavor, try mixing different cheese varieties like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
Cut your potatoes and chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
Make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking for best results. Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 465 kcal | Protein: 35g | Carbohydrates: 32g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 3gClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.