Description
This 35-Minute Loaded Baked Potato Chicken Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish that combines tender diced chicken breast, cubed potatoes, crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and a touch of sour cream for a deliciously satisfying dinner all baked to perfection in one dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Potatoes
- 2 lbs chicken breast, diced
- 4 large potatoes, cubed
Seasonings and Toppings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Season Chicken and Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the diced chicken breast and cubed potatoes together with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish and spread the seasoned chicken and potato mixture evenly inside.
- Bake Mixture: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Toppings: Remove the casserole from the oven carefully. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, and sliced green onions evenly over the top.
- Melt Cheese: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Once out of the oven, drizzle sour cream over the casserole before serving to add creamy richness and bring all the flavors together.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for best texture and flavor in casseroles.
- Bacon can be prepared in advance and stored for convenience.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- To save time, chicken can be pre-cooked or use rotisserie chicken diced.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken casserole, baked potato casserole, loaded baked potato chicken, easy dinner, comfort food
