Description
This Loaded Potato Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish combining tender baby potatoes, juicy chicken breasts, creamy ranch dressing, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. It’s baked to perfection for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 (1.5 lb) bag Baby Boomer Little Potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup prepared ranch dressing
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup prepared ranch dressing
Toppings
- 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup diced green onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Cut the baby potatoes into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, toss the potatoes with 1/4 cup of ranch dressing, salt, and pepper to taste. Transfer the potatoes to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) and bake, stirring every 10 minutes, for a total of 30 minutes to partially cook the potatoes.
- Prepare the Chicken: While the potatoes bake, cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Toss the chicken with the remaining 1/4 cup ranch dressing, salt, and pepper. After the potatoes have baked for 30 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C). Evenly spread the seasoned chicken cubes on top of the partially cooked potatoes in the baking dish. Cover with foil and return to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Add Toppings and Finish Baking: Remove the foil from the casserole. Evenly sprinkle the Mexican cheese blend, cooked and crumbled bacon, and diced green onions over the top. Return the casserole to the oven and bake uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the casserole to set.
Notes
- When tossing the potatoes and chicken in ranch dressing, add an extra pinch of salt and pepper to brighten the flavors.
- Stirring the potatoes periodically while baking promotes even cooking and prevents sticking.
- Use fresh cooked bacon for best texture and taste.
- This casserole pairs well with a fresh green salad to balance the richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
