Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Potato Bake
Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Potato Bake layers tender chicken and red potatoes with smoky bacon, tangy ranch seasoning, and a rich, creamy sauce that melts together under a blanket of cheddar jack. Each bite is hearty and comforting with a balanced mix of creamy, salty, and herby notes. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or potluck where you want a satisfying, crowd-pleasing casserole.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Potato Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 18
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or grease it.
- 2
Place the diced potatoes in a large pot of cold water (salted if you like). Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until they are fork tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot.
- 3
Add the diced chicken breast, bacon, 1 cup Cheddar Jack cheese, ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream to the pot with the drained potatoes. Stir until everything is well combined.
- 4
Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish; sprinkle the casserole with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar Jack cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 639.75 kcal High 32%
- Protein 40.66 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 36.04 g 13%
- Total Fat 35.63 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 17.65 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 158.21 mg High 53%
- Sodium 1112.13 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 4.13 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 2.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 418.35 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 391.66 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 5.74 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 30.64 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Potato Bake is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Red Potatoes, Cooking Spray, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 639.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Potato Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Red Potatoes, Cooking Spray, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Fully Cooked Bacon, Heavy Cream. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Potato Bake?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 639.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Potato Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Potato Bake healthy?
- Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Potato Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 639.75 calories and 40.66 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1112.13 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.65 g (88% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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