Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole With Potatoes Recipe
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with potatoes is the ultimate comfort food recipe! Made with tender chicken breast, creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and topped with melted Mexican cheese, it's a family favorite. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep. Enjoy the blend of rich flavors with simple ingredients like potatoes, green onions, and ranch. This casserole dish is an easy, satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (1.5 LB) bag of Baby Boomer Little Potatoes (or Yukon Gold Yellow Potatoes)
- 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup prepared ranch dressing, divided
- 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ½ cup diced green onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, layer the cubed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cubed chicken breasts over the potatoes and season with more salt and pepper.
- Drizzle half of the ranch dressing over the chicken and potatoes.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon and diced green onions evenly on top.
- Top the casserole with the Mexican cheese blend.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the foil, drizzle the remaining ranch dressing, and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can swap Baby Boomer potatoes with Yukon Gold for a richer taste.
- Adjust the amount of ranch dressing based on your flavor preference.
- For a crispy top, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg