Description
This Loaded Chicken Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and flavorful seasonings, all baked together with diced potatoes. Perfect for a satisfying family dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 4 cups diced potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Spread in the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Mix the cooked chicken with sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the shredded cheese, and half of the green onions.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture over the cooked potatoes. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Garnish with remaining green onions.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
- For a spicy twist, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- This recipe is also great with a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
