Description
Loaded potato ranch chicken casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with creamy potatoes and tender chicken blended into one satisfying meal. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight solution for feeding hungry family members quickly and deliciously.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups potatoes
- 2 cups chicken
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- ½ cup green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, preparing a cozy environment for your casserole.
- Combine 2 cups of tender shredded chicken with 4 cups of diced potatoes in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Pour 1 cup of ranch dressing and 1 cup of sour cream over the chicken and potatoes, creating a creamy base.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of black pepper into the mixture, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into a generously greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it smoothly and evenly.
- Scatter 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 45 minutes until potatoes turn fork-tender and golden.
- Remove the casserole and sprinkle ½ cup of freshly chopped green onions over the top for a bright, zesty finish.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and make cutting easier.
Notes
- Cutting potatoes into uniform cubes ensures even cooking and prevents some pieces from being undercooked or overdone.
- For a lower-carb version, swap regular potatoes with cauliflower chunks and reduce baking time by 10-15 minutes.
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor to the casserole.
- Crisp up the top by broiling for 2-3 minutes after baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg