Description
A hearty casserole combining tender chicken, crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and all the classic baked potato toppings for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the casserole base:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 6 medium russet potatoes (scrubbed and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For the toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread potatoes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
- While potatoes bake, season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. After initial 30 minutes, remove dish from oven and scatter chicken evenly over potatoes.
- Return to oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese evenly over top. Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top with crumbled bacon, dollops of sour cream, green onions, and chives before serving.
Notes
For crispier potatoes, soak diced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking and pat dry thoroughly. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F for best texture.