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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with Potatoes
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with Potatoes is a delicious and hearty meal, loaded with chicken, bacon, and obviously lots of cheese.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 456 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs yukon gold yellow potatoes or any other potatoes you have on hand
- 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup creamy ranch dressing divided
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup crispy bacon crumbs store-bought or homemade
- 1/3 cup diced green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with oil spray and set it aside.
- Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes into chunks. Dry them with a paper towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes with ¼ cup ranch dressing, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic. Stir with a spatula to combine and evenly coat the potatoes.
- Transfer the potatoes to the prepared casserole dish and distribute them in an even layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, mixing one time through cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Meanwhile, mix the chicken pieces with the remaining ¼ cup ranch dressing and marinate while the potatoes cook.
- After 30 minutes, place the chicken on top of the potatoes, cover it with aluminum foil, and bake for 20 mins more or until the chicken is done.
- Take the casserole dish out of the oven, for better results, give everything a good stir, and top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and finally green onions.
- Bake for 10 more minutes, uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with more green onions, and dollops of sour cream, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
900mg
(38%)
Potassium
702mg
(20%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
408IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 900mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 408IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.