LOADED CHICKEN & POTATO CASSEROLE

Loaded Chicken & Potato Casserole image

Provided by PJ Humble

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb cooked boneless/skinless chicken breasts (1") cubed
6-8 medium red potatoes with skins 1/2" cubes
1/3 c olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp hot sauce
2 c fiesta blend cheese
1 c crisp cooked crumpled bacon
1 c diced green onion
1/2 c sour cream or ranch dressing for topping

Steps:

1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES. SPRAY A 9X13 BAKING DISH WITH COOKING SPRAY.
2. IN A LARGE BOWL, MIX TOGETHER THE OLIVE OIL, SALT, PEPPER, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER AND HOT SAUCE. ADD THE CUBED POTATOES AND CHICKEN AND STIR TO COAT.
3. SCOOP THE POTATOES AND CHICKEN INTO THE PREPARED BAKING DISH. BAKE THE POTATOES AND CHICKEN FOR 55-60 MINUTES, STIRRING EVERY 20 MIN. UNTIL COOKED THROUGH, CRISPY AND BROWNED ON THE OUTSIDE.
4. WHILE THE POTATOES AND CHICKEN ARE COOKING, FRY YOUR BACON (I USE A LB.)
5. ONCE THE POTATOES AND CHICKEN ARE FULLY COOKED, REMOVE FROM THE OVEN. TOP WITH THE CHEESE, BACON AND GREEN ONIONS. RETURN THE CASSEROLE TO THE OVEN AND BAKE FOR 5 MORE MIN. OR UNTIL CHEESE IS MELTED.
6. TOP WITH RANCH OR SOUR CREAM!