Description
Get ready, for a family dinner with our Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole! Tender pieces of chicken mixed with hearty potato chunks perfectly seasoned with paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Once baked to a golden brown perfection this savory masterpiece is topped off with a generous amount of melted cheddar cheese crispy bacon crumbles and fresh green onions. Every mouthful offers a combination of flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food. This casserole has the power to bring loved ones together around the dinner table creating moments and leaving everyone smiling with contentment. For a touch of creaminess serve it alongside a dollop of cream. It’s no doubt that this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
5 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and rinsed, then cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 to 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. cooked, chopped bacon
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Make sure to grease a baking dish that measures 9×13 inches, with non-stick spray.
Evenly distribute the peeled and diced potatoes in the greased baking dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them, toss gently to ensure coating and then bake for 40 minutes.
While the potatoes are baking you can take a bowl. Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the chicken into this mixture stirring it well to ensure every piece is coated.
Once the potatoes have baked for 40 minutes carefully remove them from the oven. Spread the chicken evenly over the potatoes and gently mix everything together.
Put the dish back into the oven without covering it and bake for 15 minutes. Until you are certain that the chicken is fully cooked through.
Once done baking take out the dish from the oven again. Sprinkle cheddar cheese, chopped bacon and sliced onions evenly on top of everything.
Place it back into the oven for 5 minutes or until you see that the cheese has melted nicely.
Before serving it up let it rest for around 5 minutes. If desired enjoy this meal with some cream, on top.
Notes
To make this Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole gluten-free here are some tips to follow:
Choose Gluten-Free Ingredients: Make sure all the ingredients you use are certified gluten-free. This includes the chicken, bacon and shredded cheese. Also check the labels of seasonings, like paprika and garlic powder to ensure they are gluten-free.
Use a Gluten Free Thickener: Instead of flour use a gluten-free thickener like cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend when making the seasoned oil mixture for the chicken.
Consider Gluten-Free Side Options: Serve this casserole with gluten-free sides such as a fresh green salad, gluten-free dinner rolls or bread to accommodate those who have dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
