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Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake

Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake is a warm, comforting casserole featuring layers of tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and hearty potatoes, all enveloped in a rich ranch sauce and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish delivers creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors that everyone will love, with satisfying textures and leftovers that reheat beautifully.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Vegetables & Starches

  • 4 cups Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cubed or thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley (optional), chopped for garnish

Sauce & Seasonings

  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cheese

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese blend (cheddar and mozzarella recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Cook the chicken thoroughly and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Cook the bacon until it is crisp, then crumble it. Cube or thinly slice the potatoes so they cook evenly and layer well in the baking dish.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine ranch dressing with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to make a creamy sauce that will coat the ingredients and add rich flavor to the bake.
  3. Layer the Bake: Grease a baking dish and add half of the potatoes as the first layer. Top with half of the shredded chicken and crumbled bacon. Pour half of the ranch sauce over this layer, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, chicken, bacon, ranch sauce, and cheese.
  4. Bake Until Golden and Bubbling: Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly, and the potatoes are tender.
  5. Rest and Garnish: Let the bake rest for about 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving for a burst of color and freshness.

Notes

  • Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking throughout the bake.
  • Cook bacon fully until crisp to add texture and prevent sogginess.
  • Use a cheesy blend of cheddar and mozzarella for sharpness and meltiness.
  • Keep the dish covered initially to steam the potatoes, then uncover for a crispy cheese topping.
  • Allow the bake to rest before serving to set and enhance flavor melding.

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Keywords: chicken casserole, potato bake, bacon ranch recipe, comfort food, easy dinner

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