Description
Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to your table with every bite. Featuring tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and a luscious blend of spices, this casserole is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. The rich flavors meld beautifully as they bake, creating an irresistible experience that evokes nostalgia while satisfying modern palates. Each scoop delivers cheesy goodness and the delightful crunch of turkey bacon, making it a dish everyone will love. Dive into this culinary adventure and create lasting memories around your dining table!
Ingredients
- Cooking spray or olive oil
- 2 cooked and cubed chicken breasts
- 6 medium red potatoes (cubed with skin on)
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 strips turkey bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cubed potatoes, chicken, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, parsley, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until well-coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle cooked turkey bacon over the top followed by shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg