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
- 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 595.07 kcal High
- Protein 37.51 g Good Source
- Carbs 35.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 31.42 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.81 g High
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 161.51 mg High
- Sodium 773.22 mg High
- Fiber 4.13 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.99 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 423.31 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate
- Potassium 355.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 5.33 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 33.68 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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