Description
Hearty chicken bacon ranch casserole delivers comfort straight from homestyle kitchens, blending savory ingredients into one satisfying meal. Creamy layers of tender chicken, crisp bacon, and ranch-seasoned potatoes promise deliciousness in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bacon
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Base:
- 4 potatoes (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by cutting into uniform cubes and seasoning with aromatic spices, creating a flavorful base for the casserole.
- Arrange seasoned potato cubes on a lightly greased baking sheet, roasting until edges become crisp and golden, developing a robust texture.
- Simultaneously cook bacon until achieving a perfect crisp texture, then carefully crumble into rustic pieces.
- Create a creamy chicken mixture by blending tender chicken cubes with tangy sour cream, zesty ranch seasoning, and rich cream cheese.
- Gently fold roasted potato cubes into the chicken mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Transfer the combined mixture to a prepared baking dish, strategically layering with sharp cheddar cheese for enhanced depth.
- Generously scatter crumbled bacon across the surface, complementing the cheese layer with smoky, crisp elements.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, creating a melted, golden crust during the final baking stage.
- Bake the casserole until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, bronzed topping and the entire dish is heated thoroughly.
- Allow the casserole to rest briefly after removing from the oven, enabling flavors to meld and settle before serving.
Notes
- Roast potatoes until golden and crispy for maximum flavor and texture, ensuring they’re evenly coated with seasonings.
- Crumble bacon into small, uniform pieces to distribute a smoky crunch throughout the casserole.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a lighter version without compromising taste.
- Swap chicken with rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken to save preparation time and add extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg