Description
Hearty chicken bacon ranch casserole delivers comfort with creamy ranch-infused layers of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and golden potatoes. Cheesy, savory goodness promises to satisfy hunger and delight senses with each satisfying spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Starch/Base Ingredients:
- 1 (1.5 pounds) bag of Baby Boomer Little Potatoes (or Yukon Gold Yellow Potatoes)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing
- 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
- 1/2 cup diced green onion
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400F (200C) and grease a casserole dish for even cooking.
- Submerge potatoes in boiling water, cook until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes, then thoroughly drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and completely cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Combine the cooked chicken, boiled potatoes, ranch dressing, and crispy bacon pieces in a large mixing bowl, gently folding ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the mixed ingredients into the prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Drizzle remaining ranch dressing over the mixture, then generously sprinkle Mexican cheese blend to create a complete coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a slightly bubbly, golden surface.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 3-5 minutes before serving to help set the ingredients and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping chicken with turkey or plant-based alternatives for different dietary needs.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium bacon and homemade ranch dressing to control salt content.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach to the casserole mixture.
- Make it gluten-free by ensuring ranch dressing and bacon are certified gluten-free, and using alternative thickeners if needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 497 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg