Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
A hearty, flavorful casserole loaded with chicken, potatoes, bacon, and cheese, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 5 medium Russet potatoes peeled and rinsed, then cut in 1-inch pieces
Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in 1-inch pieces
Spices
- 0.5 Tablespoons paprika
- 1 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups cooked, chopped bacon
- 2 green onions green onions sliced thin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Spread the cut potatoes evenly in the baking dish. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, toss to coat, and bake for 40 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooking, whisk together the remaining olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the diced chicken and stir to coat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the potatoes, toss to combine, and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and green onions. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with sour cream, if desired.
Notes
For an extra crispy top, broil for 2-3 minutes after adding the cheese and bacon.