Description
This Loaded Potato Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and smoky bacon all seasoned with zesty ranch flavors. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to make and perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix, divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare potatoes: In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, half of the ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread in the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add chicken: Remove from oven and add chicken on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining ranch seasoning and half of the cheddar cheese. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Finish casserole: Top with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions. Bake for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
- You can use ranch dressing instead of the seasoning packet for a creamier flavor—just mix it with the chicken before baking.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before the final bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
