Description
Grab your fork and get ready to dive into Buffalo Chicken Roasted Potato Bake, a crowd-pleasing dish that brings together spicy chicken and crispy potatoes in one epic casserole. Creamy, zesty, and packed with bold flavors, this comfort meal turns dinner into a celebration that your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings and Garnishes:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions
- 4 strips turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dice 2 pounds of potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even roasting.
- Toss the potato cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Coat each potato piece thoroughly with the seasoning mixture.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through to achieve golden, crispy edges.
- In a separate bowl, mix 3 cups shredded chicken with ½ cup buffalo sauce, ensuring each chicken piece is well-coated with the spicy sauce.
- Transfer the roasted potatoes to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Distribute the buffalo chicken evenly across the potato base.
- Drizzle ½ cup ranch dressing over the chicken layer. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese across the top, covering the entire surface.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts completely and turns slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with 4 crumbled turkey bacon strips and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Check potato sizes are uniform for even cooking, aiming for 1-inch cubed pieces.
- Pat chicken and potatoes completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy exterior and better buffalo sauce adherence.
- Use Frank’s RedHot for authentic buffalo flavor, but adjust heat level by mixing with butter to customize spiciness.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking, making sure potatoes have enough space between them to roast instead of steam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg