Description
This Loaded Baked Potato Chicken Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful potatoes, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for a family dinner or gathering, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 cups russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
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Seasoning:
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread the seasoned potatoes in the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. After 25 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and layer the chicken over the potatoes. Bake for another 20–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Final assembly: Sprinkle the casserole with cheddar cheese and bacon, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Top with sour cream, green onions, and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole in advance and bake it when ready.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
