Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole


Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole

Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole



Ingredients

3 - 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
       
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced

4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, cooled and crumbled

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

4 green onions, sliced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces


Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9" x 9" baking pan or casserole dish.

Spread half of the diced potatoes in bottom of pan. Place the diced chicken breasts evenly on top. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Sprinkle with half the bacon crumbles, 1/2 cup of the cheese, and half the green onions.

Spread the remaining diced potatoes on top, followed by the remaining bacon, another 1/2 cup cheese, remaining green onions and another 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Pour heavy cream over top of casserole and then dot with the butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Uncover and bake another 30 minutes. In the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and bake until melted.