Loaded Chicken and Potatoes

Loaded Chicken and Potatoes

I think I've mentioned that we love potatoes, bacon, and cheese.  Add chicken to the casserole and you've got a simple, delicious meal!

Ingredients:
1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cubed
2 russet potatoes, cut in 1" chunks
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 cups Colby jack cheese, shredded
1 cup crumbled bacon
Optional: hot sauce and green onion

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400*F.  Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.  Mix together chicken, potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.  Stir to coat.  Bake the potatoes and chicken for 55-60 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until cooked through, crispy, and browned on the outside.  While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon (we cook it in the oven at 375*F for 25 minutes).  Once the potatoes and chicken are fully cooked, remove from the oven.  Top with cheese and bacon.  Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve with hot sauce, ranch dressing and/or sour cream


By: Singing Through the Rain