Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
This Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole is an easy and delicious dish, perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
- 5 medium Russet potatoes peeled, rinsed, and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil split
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 0.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the diced potatoes evenly across the dish. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil, then toss well to ensure even coating. Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and slightly crispy on the edges.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the cubed chicken into this mixture, ensuring the pieces are fully coated.
- Once the potatoes are done, take them out of the oven and carefully mix in the seasoned chicken cubes. Toss everything together to combine.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Remove the dish from the oven once again, then top it with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, just until the cheese has melted beautifully.
- Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, pair with sour cream for added flavor.