Description
Savory chicken bacon ranch casserole with potatoes combines creamy comfort and zesty flavors. Hearty layers of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and ranch-seasoned potatoes create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 lb cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 2.5 lbs yellow or red potatoes (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 4 oz smoked gouda cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning mix
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- garlic blend
- smoked paprika
- green onions (for garnishing, if desired)
Instructions
- Submerge potatoes in boiling water, cooking until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Toss chicken pieces with olive oil, creating an even coating. Generously season with salt, pepper, garlic blend, and smoked paprika, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cook chicken in air fryer at 400°F for 8 minutes, verifying internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Craft creamy ranch sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, whole milk, and Ranch seasoning mix until uniformly blended and smooth.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish, then layer cooked potatoes and seasoned chicken. Pour ranch mixture evenly across the surface, gently mixing ingredients.
- Distribute Sharp cheddar and Smoked gouda cheeses across the casserole, creating a comprehensive cheese layer.
- Bake in preheated oven at 375°F for 18-22 minutes, monitoring until cheese melts and develops a golden-brown crust.
- Crumble crispy bacon and sprinkle generously over the casserole’s surface.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for added color and zesty flavor before serving.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier texture that holds together well during cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure better spice adherence and crispier exterior when air frying.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium Ranch mix and choosing uncured bacon with minimal added salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 532 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg