Description
Comforting chicken bacon ranch casserole with potatoes brings hearty midwest flavors to dinner tables. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and creamy ranch sauce create a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Starches and Base:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) potatoes, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F (200C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Sizzle chicken cubes in olive oil over medium heat, ensuring thorough browning and complete cooking. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and half the ranch seasoning for enhanced flavor.
- Simultaneously, simmer diced potatoes in salted water for approximately 10 minutes until they reach a tender yet firm consistency. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Create a creamy base by whisking sour cream, milk, remaining ranch seasoning, and half the cheese in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold cooked chicken, crispy crumbled bacon, and prepared potatoes into the creamy mixture, ensuring every ingredient is evenly coated.
- Transfer the combined mixture into a generously greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading it uniformly for consistent cooking.
- Generously scatter remaining cheese across the top, then slide the dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling layer.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions over the casserole for a vibrant finishing touch before serving hot.
Notes
- Prevent Potato Mushiness by slightly undercooking them during initial boiling, ensuring they maintain firm texture when baked in the casserole.
- Swap Proteins Easily by substituting chicken with turkey, ground beef, or even tofu for different dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Boost Low-Carb Version by replacing potatoes with cauliflower florets or diced zucchini, creating a lighter alternative without sacrificing flavor.
- Enhance Meal Prep by preparing casserole components ahead of time and assembling just before baking, making weeknight dinners faster and more convenient.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg