Description
Sizzling chicken bacon ranch casserole with potatoes brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and creamy ranch sauce combine in a hearty dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon
Starches and Vegetables:
- 4 cups diced potatoes (Yukon gold or red potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment.
- Thoroughly coat diced potatoes with a blend of aromatic seasonings, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes in a well-greased baking dish, spreading them evenly for optimal roasting.
- Roast the potatoes for 25 minutes until they develop a golden, crispy exterior and tender interior.
- While potatoes are baking, swiftly cook chicken cubes in a skillet, ensuring they reach complete doneness with no pink remaining.
- After potato roasting completes, carefully layer the fully cooked chicken atop the crispy potato foundation.
- Generously drizzle ranch dressing across the chicken, creating a creamy flavor barrier.
- Sprinkle a generous coating of crispy bacon pieces and shredded cheese, covering the entire surface.
- Return the casserole to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt into a bubbly, golden blanket.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving this comforting, flavor-packed dish piping hot.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispiness in the casserole.
- Swap ranch dressing with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a lighter, protein-rich alternative.
- Customize the dish by adding chopped green onions or chives for extra freshness and color.
- Consider using sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a nutrient-dense variation that adds a subtle sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 448 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg