If a baked potato and a cheesy chicken casserole had a love child, this would be it. Packed with tender chicken, golden potatoes, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon, it's the kind of dinner that the whole family will love!
There are casseroles you politely eat to be nice, and then there are casseroles you dream about during the work day. This loaded chicken and potato casserole is the dreamy kind! It's creamy, cheesy, a little smoky from the bacon, and super hearty.
The real beauty of this dinner? You can make it all in one pan. No juggling side dishes, no last-minute "what veggie should I make?" panic - everything you need is baked right in. And the oven does the heavy lifting while you kick back.
If you are looking kid friendly dinners, this one fits the bil! Even the picky eaters won't argue with a plate of this gooey, golden, bacon-topped magic.
Helpful Tips
- Cut your chicken and potatoes into similar size cubes so everything cooks evenly. If the potatoes are still very firm when uncovered, give them extra bake time before adding the chicken.
- Let the casserole rest before slicing - this helps the casserole set up so it holds together on a plate better. It also allows the sauce time to thicken up a bit.
- Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge. The casserole will store for 2-3 days no problem.
- Reheat your casserole in the microwave. Or warm it in the oven, covered with aluminum foil, until warmed through.
Variations & Additions
Veggie Boost: Add more veggies for an even healthier meal. Stir in cooked broccoli, peas, or green beans. I do recommend steaming the veggie to soften before adding them to the casserole.
Add a Crunchy Topping: Mix ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole before baking for a nice crunchy texture.
Swap the Soup: You are welcome to use cream of celery, cream of mushroom, or any other cream soup in replace of the cream of chicken soup.
Protein Variations: Use ham or Canadian bacon instead of the traditional bacon, or try shredded rotisserie chicken to speed things up even more.
More Recipes to Try
If you love this chicken potato casserole, be sure to try these other tasty family recipes:
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Cheesy Baked Pierogy Casserole
- 25 Family Friendly Chicken Recipes
- Sheet Pan Herb Roasted Chicken
Recipe
Chicken Potato Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 large russet potato scrubbed and chopped into small cubes
- 10.5 oz canned cream of chicken soup
- 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 green onions optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F, grease an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish; set aside
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, potatoes, cream of chicken soup, bacon and half the cheese until fully mixed
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
- Cover top with cheese. Cover with aluminum foil, then bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until all the chicken is cooked through
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly
- Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving so that it thickens slightly
- Garnish with green onions if desired
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
Leave a Comment