Description
This Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and a creamy, cheesy ranch sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake potatoes for 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until starting to brown.
- In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, milk, ranch seasoning, and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Add cooked chicken to the sour cream mixture and stir to combine.
- Remove potatoes from oven. Top with the chicken and ranch mixture, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and bacon bits (if using) over the top.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and reduced-fat cheese. For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Protein: 32 g