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Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake 😋

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 pounds baby gold potatoes
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup prepared ranch dressing, divided use
  • 2 cups Mexican Cheese blend
  • 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • ½ cup diced green onion

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prepare:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Spray a 9″x 13″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Potato Preparation:
    • Dice the baby gold potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
    • In a large bowl, mix the diced potatoes with salt, pepper, and ¼ cup ranch dressing.
    • Scoop the seasoned potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Set aside the bowl for the chicken.
  3. Potato Baking:
    • Bake the potatoes for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until almost thoroughly cooked but not fork-tender.
  4. Chicken Marinade:
    • While the potatoes are baking, add the cubed chicken to the bowl used for potatoes.
    • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and the remaining ¼ cup ranch dressing. Toss to coat.
  5. Assemble and Cook:
    • After 30 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and lower the temperature to 400°F (200°C).
    • Top the partially cooked potatoes with the raw, marinated chicken.
    • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (use oven mitts, as the dish will be hot).
  6. Final Cooking:
    • Place the covered baking dish back in the oven and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. Cheesy Finish:
    • Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully uncover it.
    • Sprinkle shredded Mexican Cheese blend evenly over the chicken, followed by the cooked and crumbled bacon and diced green onions.
  8. Melt and Bubble:
    • Place the uncovered baking dish back in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Allow the Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake to cool slightly before serving.
    • Scoop generous portions onto plates, making sure each serving has a mix of potatoes, chicken, bacon, and cheesy goodness.
    • Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Enjoy this delicious and comforting Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake! 😋

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