Description
A comforting casserole filled with tender chicken, creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, topped with green onions for a loaded baked potato-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup milk (or more for creaminess)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large pot, boil the diced potatoes in salted water for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
- While the potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken until fully cooked. Shred the chicken with two forks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, ranch dressing, 1 cup cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add the cooked potatoes and shredded chicken to the mixture, then gently stir until evenly combined. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Optional: Sprinkle with paprika for extra color before serving.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can add a bit more sour cream or ranch dressing.
- Feel free to use frozen hashbrowns or pre-cooked potatoes if you’re short on time.
- This casserole is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg