Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole (Printer-Friendly)

Hearty chicken and potatoes baked then topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions for maximum flavor.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Main ingredients

01 - 5 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm pieces
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
03 - 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm pieces

→ Seasonings

04 - 0.5 tablespoon paprika
05 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

08 - 120–240 g shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 120 ml cooked chopped bacon
10 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C and grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with non-stick spray.
02 - Spread diced potatoes evenly in the baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
03 - In a bowl, mix the remaining olive oil with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and stir until evenly coated.
04 - After potatoes have roasted, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Distribute the seasoned chicken over the potatoes and gently toss to combine.
05 - Return dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
06 - Remove from oven and evenly sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and sliced green onions.
07 - Bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Serve with sour cream for extra creaminess if desired.