Loaded Chicken Potato Casserole Recipe
Loaded Potato and Chicken Casserole is an easy one-pan dinner made with chicken, potatoes, bacon, cheese, and green onions. If you need a simple family meal for busy weeknights, this chicken potato casserole is always a hit.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 640kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken I use 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 pounds red potatoes about 5 large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ pound bacon
- 2 cups cheese see note below
- 4 green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a 9" X 13" casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cut potatoes and chicken into 1" pieces. Place in prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl mix olive oil, pepper, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and paprika until well combined. Pour over chicken and potatoes. Toss to coat..
- Bake, uncovered, for 55-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- While the chicken and potatoes bake fry bacon and crumble. Chop green onions.
- When potatoes are tender top with cheese, bacon and green onions; return to the oven and bake until cheese melts, about 2-4 minutes.
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Notes
Cheddar is our favorite, but any good melting cheese works. Try Colby Jack, Mexican blend, Italian blend, or Pepper Jack.
Some liquid in the bottom of the baking dish is normal because chicken releases moisture as it cooks. If desired, drain off any excess liquid before serving.
Nutritional information is approximate.
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1155mg | Potassium: 1081mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 667IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 2mg