Cheesy, rich, smokey, and delicious are just a few words that come to my mind when trying to describe this chicken bacon ranch casserole with potatoes.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole With Potatoes
If you are a lover of potatoes like I am, you will love this recipe. Bacon adds smokiness for a mouthwatering experience.
The addition of ranch dressing gives you all the flavor you crave, with the ease of opening a bottle. No need to think of how to condiment it or look through your spice cabinet.
This is a no-nonsense, one, two, three kinds of dish packed full of flavor that the whole family will certainly enjoy.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE WITH POTATOES?
- preheat oven to 450F. Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with oil spray, Cut potatoes into one-inch dice
- In a large mixing bowl, mix potatoes with ¼ cup ranch dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste
- Transfer potatoes to the greased casserole dish.
- Bake potatoes for 30 minutes, mixing one time through cooking to ensure they all cook evenly.
- Meanwhile, mix chicken with ¼ cup ranch dressing and marinate while potatoes cook.
- When potatoes are done, place chicken on top of potatoes and bake 20 mins more (covered with aluminum foil) or until chicken is done. Take the casserole dish out of the oven and top chicken and potatoes with crumbled bacon, cheese, and green onions.
- Bake for 10 more minutes, uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE WITH POTATOES
I love this dish alongside a mixed greens salad with tomato wedges and red onion drizzled with dijon mustard vinaigrette.
CAN YOU FREEZE CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE WITH POTATOES?
You can cook the potatoes and the chicken, add the cheese, bacon, and green onions, cover the casserole with plastic wrap and freeze it until you are ready for the final bake.
I wouldn’t recommend you bake it the last time to melt the cheese.
Once you are ready to eat it, you can put it in the oven and bake it until the cheese is melted and everything is heated for about 30 minutes.
RECIPE TIPS:
- Remember to season the potatoes with salt and pepper, as well as the chicken. Do not rely solely on the ranch dressing for seasoning. It does need the extra punch.
- Try to cut the potatoes all the same size, as well as the chicken breast pieces to ensure even cooking
- Look for lean cuts of bacon and after cooking it, allow it to rest on paper towels to absorb any extra fat.
- If you want to make a variation on the chicken bacon ranch casserole with potatoes, you can add diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, sliced jalapenos for extra punch, or diced onions. Your imagination is the limit!
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Ingredients
- 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 oven to 450F
- Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with oil spray
- Cut potatoes into one-inch dice
- In a large mixing bowl, mix potatoes with ¼ cup ranch dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste
- Transfer potatoes to the greased casserole dish
- Bake potatoes for 30 minutes, mixing one time through cooking to ensure they all cook evenly.
- Meanwhile, mix chicken with ¼ cup ranch dressing and marinate while potatoes cook
- When potatoes are done, place chicken on top of potatoes and bake 20 mins more (covered with aluminum foil) or until chicken is done. Take the casserole dish out of the oven and top chicken and potatoes with crumbled bacon, cheese, and green onions
- Bake for 10 more minutes, uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
This sounds very good and easy but here my issue with this that I’m hoping someone can help me with. I struggle putting raw chicken on top of partially cooked potatoes. Does this leave raw chicken juices in the dish? Do the potatoes turn out crispy or more of a steamed consistency? I prefer crispy.
My picky kids ask me to make this every week! So good!
Such a simple recipe, I almost couldn’t believe how tasty it was. It’s definitely getting added to my regular rotation.
It was easy to make and delicious! I will definitely keep this recipe.
That makes me so happy to hear, Sherrie! Keep having fun and playing in the kitchen!
This was so good. I added onions and garlic to the chicken and topped with green onion, bacon, and diced tomatoes. Definitely making again.
That’s a great way to do it! 🙂
If I was to make this in a crockpot, how long would I cook for? Is there anything you would change?
It is so quick to make it in the oven, I have never made it in the slow cooker, but you could try cooking the potatoes on low for 2 hours, then adding the chicken mixture and cooking it for another two hours. Then just add the cheese and continue cooking until melted.
Can you freeze this before or after baking?
I would recommend freezing this casserole after baking. Potatoes Can oxidize if left uncooked.
Everyone loved it! In fact, it was gone before I could take a picture! I diced up a red bell pepper and some onion and added it to the chicken before adding it to the potatoes. I used seasoned salt for extra flavor. I also mixed up cheese- Colby Jack and regular cheddar.
This was so quick and easy to make. It’s full of flavor and everything compliments each other. Dont forget to season your chicken and potatoes. I added sone garlic salt, salt and pepper with other seasonings. Whatever gives it a secret flavor, use it!! Thanks for the recipe. Will definitely make it again
Love the ranch flavor. Can this recipe be used with boneless chicken thighs instead?
Yes, Stacie, you can use boneless chicken thighs