Description
Hearty chicken bacon ranch casserole brings comfort food magic to dinner tables across America. Creamy layers of potato, tender chicken, crisp bacon, and zesty ranch blend into one satisfying meal that families will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) diced potatoes
- 2 cups (480 ml) diced chicken breast
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Whisk together ranch dressing, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Dice the chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces and cube the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Gently fold the chicken and potatoes into the creamy ranch mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a consistent layer.
- Crumble the bacon strips and distribute them across the top of the casserole.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the bacon layer to create a melty, golden topping.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking that the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to settle.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken for turkey or plant-based protein to create a lighter, alternative version for health-conscious eaters.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Consider using low-fat ranch dressing and reduced-fat cheese to make the dish more diet-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow flavors to meld and help it set for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg