Description
Hearty Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole brings comfort and flavor to family dinner tables. Creamy layers of potatoes, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch dressing combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Base:
- 4 potatoes (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 2 green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and coating a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine potato cubes with aromatic seasonings and olive oil, then distribute evenly across the baking dish. Roast for 25 minutes until edges turn crisp and golden.
- Meanwhile, render bacon in a skillet until achieving a perfect crackly texture. Transfer to a paper towel and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Using the same skillet, sear chicken cubes seasoned with ranch blend until exterior develops a rich, caramelized appearance.
- Create a creamy fusion by blending softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and half of the crumbled bacon in a mixing bowl.
- After potato roasting completes, layer the dish strategically with cooked chicken, cheese mixture, and remaining bacon fragments.
- Return casserole to the oven, allowing it to bake for an additional 20 minutes until surface becomes bubbly and develops a tempting golden-brown crust.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while temperature and flavors are at their peak.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for even cooking and a creamy texture that holds up beautifully in the casserole.
- Pat bacon dry before crumbling to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy bits in your dish.
- Swap chicken for turkey or plant-based alternatives like tofu for different dietary needs while maintaining the same delicious flavor profile.
- Assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve for a convenient make-ahead dinner option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg