Description
Seasoned chicken, tender russet potatoes, crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions bake together in a filling family casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled, rinsed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked, chopped bacon
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
- Sour cream, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat.
- Bake the potatoes uncovered for 40 minutes, stirring gently halfway through the cooking time.
- Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the diced chicken to the seasoning mixture and stir until every piece receives an even coating.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the oven. Add the seasoned chicken and gently toss it with the potatoes.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and sliced green onions evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving with sour cream, if desired.
Notes
- Cut the potatoes and chicken into evenly sized 1-inch pieces for consistent cooking.
- Use freshly shredded sharp cheddar for a smoother melted topping.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can replace the chicken breasts.
- Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the chicken seasoning for extra heat.
- Store refrigerated leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 920
- Fat: 31
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 39
- Cholesterol: 125