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Ultimate Loaded Potato Ranch Chicken Casserole: The Perfect Weeknight Comfort Food


  • Author: Mary

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • ½ cup ranch dressing, divided

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

  • 1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon

  • ½ cup diced green onions


Instructions

 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. 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.

  3. Bake potatoes: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

  4. Prepare chicken: While potatoes are baking, in the same bowl, toss the chicken cubes with the remaining ¼ cup ranch dressing, salt, and pepper.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. Add toppings: Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, and diced green onions over the chicken and potatoes.

  8. Final bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  9. Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.