Ingredients
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1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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½ cup ranch dressing, divided
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2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
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1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
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½ cup diced green onions
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Prepare potatoes: In a large bowl, mix diced potatoes with ¼ cup ranch dressing, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
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Bake potatoes: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
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Prepare chicken: While potatoes are baking, in the same bowl, toss the chicken cubes with the remaining ¼ cup ranch dressing, salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken: After the potatoes have baked for 30 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 400°F. Evenly distribute the marinated chicken over the potatoes. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
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Bake chicken: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
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Add toppings: Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, and diced green onions over the chicken and potatoes.
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Final bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.