Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy ranch sauce, and perfectly roasted potatoes. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced into cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing, minced garlic, and paprika. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook until they start to brown and become tender, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the potatoes from the skillet and spread them evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add the bite-sized chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink in the center, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer the cooked chicken over the potatoes in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the chicken.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing mixture over the top of the chicken and bacon.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over everything in the baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve this delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake hot and enjoy a flavorful and comforting meal!
