Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole – Don’t miss it!

This hearty Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole features seasoned potatoes and chicken, topped with a delicious blend of melted cheese, crispy bacon, and green onion for a comforting, easy-to-make dinner.

Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

How To Make Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole:

1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

2. Step 2: Prepare the Sauce: In a large bowl, mix the 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, and 6 tablespoons hot sauce.

3. Step 3: Prepare and Bake Potatoes: Cut the 8 potatoes into cubes and add them to the bowl with the sauce, tossing until well coated. Leave the excess sauce in the bowl. Spray a 9×13 dish with cooking spray. Add the potatoes to the dish and cook for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

4. Step 4: Prepare Chicken and Toppings: While the potatoes cook, cut the 1 kg chicken breast into cubes and add it to the bowl with the remaining sauce, mixing to marinate. In a separate bowl, mix the 2 cups grated cheese, 1 cup crumbled bacon, and 1 cup diced green onion.

5. Step 5: Combine and Top: Once the potatoes are cooked, remove the dish from the oven and add the uncooked marinated chicken to the dish, stirring to combine with the potatoes. Spread the toppings mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes.

6. Step 6: Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.