Description
Loaded Potato Ranch Chicken Casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with cheesy, creamy goodness that makes family meals feel special. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and ranch seasoning create a hearty one-dish wonder perfect for weeknight dinners that everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Supporting Starches:
- 1 (1.5 lb) bag Baby Boomer Little Potatoes
Finishing Elements:
- 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
- ½ cup prepared ranch dressing
- ½ cup diced green onion
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Dice 1.5 lbs of Baby Boomer Little Potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Drizzle ¼ cup ranch dressing over potatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Spread evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Roast potatoes at 450°F for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even browning.
- Cut 2 lbs chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Coat chicken with remaining ranch dressing, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Arrange seasoned chicken over partially cooked potatoes. Cover dish with foil and reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove foil and generously sprinkle 2 cups Mexican cheese blend over the casserole.
- Scatter 1 cup crumbled bacon and ½ cup diced green onions across the top.
- Return to oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts completely and turns golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture and even cooking throughout the dish.
- Drain excess moisture from bacon bits to prevent soggy casserole and ensure crispy topping.
- For a lighter version, swap regular ranch dressing with Greek yogurt ranch and use turkey bacon to reduce calories.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 58 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 562 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg