Description
Hearty loaded chicken and potato casserole brings comfort and flavor to dinner tables across home kitchens. Cheese, bacon, and green onions complement tender chicken and creamy potatoes for a satisfying meal you’ll eagerly enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Starches and Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F, preparing a baking sheet with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Tumble potato cubes with aromatic seasonings, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread potato cubes across the prepared baking sheet, creating a single layer for optimal roasting, and bake for 30 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform golden crispness.
- Simultaneously, sauté diced chicken in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper until thoroughly cooked and developing a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Transfer roasted potatoes into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, combining them with the perfectly cooked chicken pieces.
- Introduce sour cream into the mixture, folding in half the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Distribute remaining cheese and bacon across the top of the casserole, creating an appetizing, textured surface.
- Return the casserole to the 400F oven, baking for an additional 15 minutes until cheese melts into a glossy, bubbling layer.
- Finish by scattering freshly chopped green onions over the casserole, adding a vibrant, zesty garnish before serving.
Notes
- Select potatoes with a waxy texture like Yukon Gold for better roasting and creamy consistency.
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure perfect browning and prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Customize protein by substituting chicken with turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Consider reducing cheese and bacon for a lighter version without compromising flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg