Description
Savor comfort with this chicken bacon ranch potato bake, a mouthwatering fusion of crispy bacon, tender chicken, and creamy ranch seasoning. Comfort meets flavor in this irresistible one-pan wonder you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Starches:
- 1.5 pounds baby gold potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Seasonings and Add-ons:
- 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, ensuring an evenly heated cooking environment.
- Thoroughly wash baby gold potatoes and slice them into uniform bite-sized chunks to promote consistent cooking.
- Create a flavor base by mixing half the ranch dressing with potatoes, seasoning generously with salt and pepper for enhanced taste.
- Prepare a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and distribute the seasoned potato pieces in an even, single layer to maximize crispiness.
- Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces in the same mixing bowl used for potatoes, coating thoroughly with remaining ranch dressing and additional seasoning.
- Carefully arrange the ranch-coated chicken cubes atop the potato layer, ensuring complete coverage across the baking dish.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment that helps retain moisture during initial baking.
- Bake the covered dish for approximately 45 minutes, allowing potatoes and chicken to become tender and infused with ranch flavors.
- Remove foil and generously scatter shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon crumbles over the top, creating a rich, appetizing surface.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and develop a golden, bubbly texture.
- Once removed, let the dish rest briefly to settle and absorb residual heat, then garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant finish.
- Serve warm, allowing diners to appreciate the harmonious blend of ranch-seasoned chicken, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Choose baby gold potatoes for consistent size and even cooking, ensuring each bite is perfectly tender and flavorful.
- Adjust ranch dressing amount based on personal preference, using homemade or store-bought for a personalized taste profile.
- Swap chicken with turkey, tofu, or plant-based alternatives to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
- Use turkey bacon or coconut bacon bits for lower-fat options without compromising the dish’s delicious smoky essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg