Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Potato Casserole

Name: Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Potato Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 8 whole Bacon; 2 lb Chicken Thigh; 0.5 cup Diced Yellow Onion; 0.25 cup Green Onion; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2.5 lb Potato; 1 whole Ranch Dressing Mix; 4 oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1.5 cups Whole Milk

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American Comfort-Food

Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Potato Casserole layers juicy chicken thighs with creamy, tangy ranch, crisp bacon, and tender Yukon golds under a melty cheddar blanket. Each bite balances smoky, herby richness with a touch of sharpness from the cheese and brightness from green onions. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck main that satisfies everyone at the table.

Prep20 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2

Place potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix; toss to coat. Roast the potatoes, stirring twice, until lightly browned and tender, about 30 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, crumble the bacon. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet.
4

Add onion to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Add milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in lemon juice and the remaining ranch dressing mix.
5

Place chicken over the potatoes in the baking dish. Top with the bacon and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Pour the sauce over the mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink.
6

Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake until melted, about 5 minutes.
7

Serve and garnish with green onions.