Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake
A crowd-pleasing dish loaded with chicken, potatoes and loads of cheese!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs Yellow or Red potatoes, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 8 oz Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 oz Smoked gouda cheese, grated
- 1 lb Cooked, crumbled bacon
Seasoning for chicken
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper and garlic blend
- Smoked Paprika
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 packet Ranch dressing seasoning mix
Green Onions for Garnish if desired
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot just until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Put the chicken in a bowl and drizzle with the olive oil and season with the spices listed. Mix it up well to make sure each piece is coated.
- Air fry at 400 for about 8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees
- Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
- In a 9x13 greased baking dish, mix the potatoes, chicken and dressing.
- Top with the cheeses.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, just until the cheese is nice and melty
- Top with the bacon
- Garnish with the green onions if desired
Notes
Can I substitute anything for the mayo or sour cream?
You can substitute with Greek yogurt Can this be prepared ahead of time?
You can prepare this up to 2 days ahead of time. I recommend taking it out of the fridge for about an hour before baking it. Then you will bake as directed. Can it be frozen?
Yes, this actually freezes very well. It can be assembled, then frozen in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat it, remove from the freezer and let thaw in the fridge. Once thawed, let it come to room temperature and bake as directed.
You can substitute with Greek yogurt Can this be prepared ahead of time?
You can prepare this up to 2 days ahead of time. I recommend taking it out of the fridge for about an hour before baking it. Then you will bake as directed. Can it be frozen?
Yes, this actually freezes very well. It can be assembled, then frozen in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat it, remove from the freezer and let thaw in the fridge. Once thawed, let it come to room temperature and bake as directed.