Description
Hearty loaded chicken and potato casserole combines savory comfort with cheesy goodness. Rich layers of tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (680 g) chicken breast, diced
- 2 lb (907 g) potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F (200C), preparing a baking sheet for roasting potatoes and chicken.
- Coat cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring even seasoning coverage.
- Distribute seasoned potatoes across the baking sheet in a single layer, creating space between pieces for even roasting.
- Roast potatoes for 20 minutes until they begin to develop golden edges and crisp exterior.
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, ensuring each piece is well-coated with the spices.
- Remove potatoes from oven, add seasoned chicken pieces to the same baking sheet, maintaining a single layer distribution.
- Continue roasting for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165F and potatoes turn golden brown and crispy.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the chicken and potato mixture.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and create a bubbling golden surface.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped green onions for added freshness and color before serving hot.
Notes
- Maximize potato crispiness by ensuring they’re cut into uniform, bite-sized cubes and spread out without overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Substitute bacon with turkey bacon or plant-based alternatives for healthier or dietary-specific versions of the casserole.
- Enhance protein options by swapping chicken with tofu, tempeh, or lean ground turkey for vegetarian or low-fat adaptations.
- Create a dairy-free version by using nutritional yeast or vegan cheese instead of cheddar, maintaining the dish’s rich, savory flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg