Chicken, potatoes, bacon, and more bake together in this incredible Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole. Topped with loads of cheese, onions, and hot sauce for one flavor packed dish!
Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
As of a few months ago, I have been trying to venture out more with my recipes, and not make as many casseroles. Our lives haven’t been as crazy busy since we moved, so I have had more time to cook each night.
Last week however, I came across a version of this casserole on Pinterest and knew I had to try it. After making a few changes based on what I had in my house, I served this for dinner and the entire family loved it. This was probably one of the most flavorful casseroles I have ever tried. Even my kiddos ate it up…. and trust me, they are 3 picky eaters!
Seasoned chicken and potatoes baked together, then topped with cheese, bacon and green onions. It is so delicious and packed with flavor!
I paired this casserole with a salad and had dinner on the table in no time! Since it has both potatoes and meat in it, add a veggie or salad and dinner is ready to go!!
This would also be a great idea to make when having company over or if you are bringing a meal to a friend/family!!
Ingredients Needed
Chicken- boneless, skinless, diced
Potatoes- I use red potatoes and don’t peel them
Mayonnaise
Salt/Pepper
Paprika
Garlic Powder
Hot Sauce- any kind desired
Mexican Cheese- shredded
Bacon- cooked/crumbled, use Jalapeno bacon for an extra added kick
Green Onions- chopped
How to prepare Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
This casserole comes together in no time and can be made to fit your tastes. Kick up the heat or keep it mild!
Combine- chicken, potatoes, mayonnaise, seasonings, and hot sauce in a bowl.
Pour- mixture into prepared baking pan.
Bake- in oven for 55 minutes.
Add- cheese, bacon, and onions on top and return pan to oven.
Bake- an additional few minutes until cheese is melted.
Serve- and enjoy!
How do I store leftovers?
Leftovers can be stored in a covered container, in the refrigerator, for 2 days. It can also be frozen in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Allow to come to room temperature, then microwave to reheat.
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Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken, boneless/skinless, diced
- 6 red potatoes, diced
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 cups Mexican cheese, shredded
- 1 cup bacon, cooked/crumbled
- 1 cup green onions, diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, potatoes, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, Paprika, garlic powder, and hot sauce.
- Pour mixture evenly into greased pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 55 minutes making sure to stir mixture every 25 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and sprinkle cheese, bacon, and green onions evenly on top.
- Place pan back in oven for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.
Nutrition
Erin says
It turned out pretty good. I need up adding more mayo, but it was still little dry, so I think if adding precooked chicken it needs to be played with. Two of my kids wanted seconds. lol!!! I really liked the green onions on top. Thanks, it was a hit.
Kristin says
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Erin says
Thanks. That’s about where I was thinking, but wasn’t sure. Can’t wait to try it.
Kristin says
You’re welcome!! How did it turn out??
Erin says
Making this tonight, but I have cooked chicken also. When do you think I should add it to the potato mixture?
Kristin says
Hmmm, since it is already cooked, you can add it in around the halfway mark! Hope you enjoy this!!
Gwen says
Is that correct 2 tablespoons of garlic powder?
Kristin says
Sorry about that, I just corrected it, it is supposed to be 2 tsp! Thanks!!
Ashley says
So I loved the recipe. I don’t know if I should have cut the potatoes smaller or cooked them longer but I had a few crunchies. And next time I’m going to use more bacon. It was funny my husband was a little apprehensive or grossed out by the mayo but he ended up really liking it. I drained all the liquid before I adde the cheese.
Kristin says
So glad you enjoyed it! Good thinking on draining a bit of the liquid prior to adding the cheese!!
Madeline says
Making this delicious creation today! Excited to see and taste how it turns out.
Kristin says
Yea!! How did it turn out?? Hopefully yummy 😉
Bob Fenwick says
Don’t even know what mexican cheese living in the UK but I tried this with a mature cheddar and subsituted the mayonaise with a packet soup and it was lovely.
Kristin says
Great substitutions!! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Connie says
MAKING TODAY
Kristin says
How was it? Hope you enjoyed it!
Charity says
Can I make the Chicken & Potato Casserole in the microwave?
Kristin says
Hmmm, I have never tried that before, but as long as everything cooks through and is tender, I don’t see why that wouldn’t work! Be sure to keep me posted!!
Heather says
Do you cook the chicken beforehand?
Kristin says
Nope, the chicken is raw until the entire casserole is placed in the oven! Enjoy!
Rosemary says
how many does this serve? also, approx. how much bacon to make a cup?
Kristin says
This serves approximately 8 servings. As for bacon, I used 1/2 lb. Hope that helps!! Enjoy
Amanda says
Do u cook the potatoes beforehand?
Kristin says
Nope, the potatoes cook in the casserole!! No need to pre-cook!
Vivian says
U don’t cook the chicken beforehand
Christine says
Hi by hot sauce do you mean Tabasco?
Kristin says
Yep!! I use Louisiana’s Pure Crystal Hot Sauce, but any type including Tabasco sauce works great!!