📝 Ingredients (Serves 6)
For the casserole
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3–4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
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4 large russet potatoes, baked and cubed
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup mayonnaise or cream cheese (softened)
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½ cup milk or heavy cream
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1 packet ranch seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
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4–5 green onions, sliced
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
Mix-ins & toppings
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6–8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
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Extra cheddar cheese for topping
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Extra green onions for topping
🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Prep potatoes
Bake potatoes until tender (microwave or oven), then cool and cut into cubes.
(You can also use leftover baked potatoes.)
3. Make the creamy base
In a large bowl, combine:
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Sour cream
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Mayo or cream cheese
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Milk or cream
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Ranch seasoning
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Garlic powder
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Onion powder
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½ of the cheddar
Mix until smooth.
4. Add chicken & potatoes
Add:
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Cooked chicken
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Potato cubes
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Green onions
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Half the bacon
Fold gently to coat everything.
5. Assemble
Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish.
Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
6. Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes, until hot, bubbling, and lightly golden.
7. Serve
Top with extra green onions.
Great with a crisp salad or steamed veggies on the side.

