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Tasty Chicken Potato Casserole

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Chicken potato casserole recipe.

I’m a big fan of potato casseroles! There are so many things to love about this queen of comfort foods. It’s very easy to prepare, you can use many various ingredients, you can add meat or cook a vegetarian version… It’s a totally customizable dish that even kids tend to enjoy a lot, which makes it the perfect family dinner.

There are so many casserole recipes out there and today I would like to show you one of my favorite ones. Let’s cook a Loaded Chicken Potato Casserole together! This recipe requires a few more steps than a simple potato casserole, but I promise it’s worth it!

Finished chicken casserole.

I call this dish “Loaded” chicken potato casserole because it’s literally loaded with flavors. There are onions, garlic, two types of cheese, marinated chicken thighs, crispy bacon and spring onions on top… and a lot of potatoes of course. To give it an extra kick, I’m also using some fresh herbs… basil and rosemary, but you can customize this too.

Tip: Looking for more casserole recipes? Try my loaded potato casserole recipe or this tater tot casserole with green beans from Renae.

What potato type to use for a casserole?

Well, I use whatever type I have at home at the moment and the result is always great. Basically all the most common types will work for this chicken potato casserole, but if I really had to choose one type it would be yellow potatoes such as the Yukon Gold.

Chicken Potato Casserole Ingredients

List of ingredients needed for this chicken potato casserole recipe.

Note: My baking dish is 15×10 inches (38×25 cm) in size so the amounts reflect that. Please adjust the measurements in case of using a dish of a different size. I’m using chicken thighs because those are more juicy than breasts. But it’s perfectly fine to use chicken breasts too for this casserole recipe.

3 pounds / 1.5 kg of potatoes (preferably yellow)
1.5 pounds / 700g of chicken thighs
150g / 5 ounces of smoked bacon
1 bigger onion
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup of shredded cheddar
2-3 eggs
1/2 cup of sour cream
fresh herbs of choice – rosemary, basil…
1-2 spring onions
olive oil
1 tablespoon of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of red paprika
2 tablespoons of butter
salt and pepper to taste

How To Make Chicken Potato Casserole

Watch the video or read on for step by step instructions:

Let’s start with the potatoes as we need to pre-cook them for a few minutes. Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium sized cubes. Now grab a smaller pot and cook them in properly salted water for about 10 minutes or until somewhat tender.

Next comes the meat. Clean the chicken thighs, trim away the excess fat and slice them into smallish pieces, just like you can see on the photo.

Slice the chicken thighs into small pieces.


I like to marinate the meat for a few minutes to enhance the flavors. Add a teaspoon of red paprika, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and some salt and black pepper to taste. Mix it up and let sit on the counter until we need it.

Marinate the meat for a few minutes.

The potatoes should be ready by now so take them off the heat.

Cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes.

I’ve mentioned that this chicken potato casserole would be loaded with flavors so let’s start building those up. Heat up some olive oil in a pan and go in with one large finely sliced onion and about 3 cloves of sliced garlic. Sauté on high for about 5 minutes and mix frequently.

Sautee an onion and 3 cloves of garlic.

Once the onions become translucent, it’s time to add the meat and quickly sauté it. We don’t want to cook it fully. Give it about 5 minutes or until no more raw parts are visible.

Meet looks good.

Let’s move on with the potatoes while they are still hot. Add some butter and finely chopped fresh herbs. I’m using rosemary and basil today, but feel free to change this to your likings. Gently mix so that the potatoes don’t break too much.

Mix the potatoes with butter and herbs.

And it’s time to assemble our chicken potato casserole. Brush the bottom of the baking dish with some olive oil first. Then proceed with making the first potato layer by using one half of the potatoes you have. Season with salt and some black pepper.

Start assembling the casserole.

The chicken thighs go in next. Add all of them and pour in the juices too. Try to distribute the meat and juices as evenly as possible for the best results.

Add the chicken thighs now.

Top the meat with shredded cheese of choice. I have used about half a cup of mozzarella but you can use your favorite type.

TIP: You can definitely go heavier with the cheese if that’s what you prefer.

Shredded mozzarella goes in too.

Use the rest of the potatoes to form the top layer and again, spread them out evenly.

Make the second potato layer.

To make sure the potatoes bind with the meat nicely, let’s mix about half a cup of sour cream with 2 eggs. Don’t forget to add some salt and black pepper of course.

Mix 2-3 eggs with sour cream.

Now pour the mixture over the potatoes and again, you want it to be everywhere, even in the corners of the baking dish.

Pour the egg mix over the potatoes.

Let’s not forget about the bacon. Small pieces like these work the best and you can add as much bacon as you want. Finish it up with a touch of salt and black pepper again and we are ready to bake.

Add bacon and the chicken potato casserole is ready to bake.

When baking this chicken potato casserole, I proceed in steps. For the initial 20 minutes, I keep the baking dish covered with aluminum foil and the temperature is set to 400F or 200C. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for about 20 more minutes.

The casserole is looking great already but one last step is needed. Add some chopped spring onions and top it all with a nice amount of cheese again. This time, I’ve used cheddar but again, use whatever cheese type you prefer.

Back to the oven, turn the broiling mode on and give it 5 to 7 minutes. And this is what the finished chicken potato casserole looks like. I think it turned out really great. I hope you like this recipe, let me know in the comments 🙂

Our chicken potato casserole is ready to be enjoyed.

Questions and Tips:

  • How long can you store the finished casserole for? When stored in the fridge, this potato casserole stays good for up to 3 days. This dish is actually great for make-ahead cooking.
  • How to reheat potato casserole? Microwaves work the best in this case. Alternatively, you can reheat it in the oven, but that would take much longer.
  • Can you use sweet potatoes for this recipe? Yes you can! Sweet potatoes would work just great with this chicken potato casserole.
  • Not a fan of sour cream? No problem, you can use heavy cream instead. Just don’t skip the eggs, we need some binding element to be present.
  • Can you freeze the left overs? Technically, you can, but the potatoes tend to lose their texture when frozen so the dish will lose some quality.
Potato casseroles are just amazing.

More chicken recipes to try:

Chicken Potato Casserole

Chicken Potato Casserole

Matej
This chicken potato casserole is loaded with flavors, it's easy to cook and kids love it too. It's the perfect family dinner that you will be making over and over.
4.91 from 11 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine International
Servings 8 servings
Calories 454 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 kg of potatoes preferably yellow
  • 700 g of chicken thighs
  • 150 g of smoked bacon
  • 1 bigger onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar
  • 2-3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • fresh herbs of choice – rosemary, basil…
  • 1-2 spring onions
  • olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of red paprika
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice the potatoes. Cook them in salted water for about 10 minutes or until semi-tender.
  • Clean the chicken thighs and cut into smaller pieces.
  • Mix a teaspoon of red paprika, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and some salt and black pepper to taste. Add the meat and let it absorb the flavors until we need it.
  • Finely slice one large onion and about 3 cloves of garlic and saute both on high heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Once the onions are translucent, add the meat and saute for 5 more minutes or until no more raw parts are visible.
  • Now the potatoes. Drain the water and add about 2 tablespoons of butter and finely chopped herbs of choice, while the potatoes are still hot. I’ve used rosemary and basil. Mix gently so that the potatoes don’t break.
  • Let’s assemble the chicken potato casserole now. Brush the bottom of the baking dish with olive oil and form the first potato layer. Use one half of the potatoes you have at this stage. Season with a bit of salt and black pepper.
  • Add all of the meat now and make sure you distribute it evenly including the juices from the pan.
  • Add shredded cheese of choice now. I have used about half a cup of mozzarella.
  • In with the rest of the potatoes and again, spread them evenly.
  • Mix 2 eggs and about half a cup of sour cream, season with salt and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes.
  • Add finely sliced smoked bacon, I have used about 150g or 5 ounces.
  • Finish it up with a touch of salt and pepper and our chicken potato casserole is ready to bake. Proceed in steps: 20 minutes covered with aluminum foil + 20 minutes without the foil. Set the temperature to 200c or 400F.
  • Take the baking dish out of the oven and add finely chopped spring onions and a second layer of cheese. I’ve used cheddar, but again, choose your favorite type.
  • Turn the broiling mode on and bake for 5-7 more minutes.
  • That’s it, our loaded chicken potato casserole is finished. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 458mgPotassium: 1122mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 467IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 3mg
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8 Comments

  1. Anonymous

    5 stars
    this loaded chicken casserole is perfect for those busy weeknights

  2. 5 stars
    What a great potato casserole! Super easy to make and is the perfect one dish dinner!

  3. 5 stars
    You can never go wrong with a chicken casserole. Perfect for any night of the week. Great for batch cooking too.

  4. 5 stars
    I am not the best of cooks so I appreciated the detailed instructions and video. This recipe was perfect for our family dinner! A great casserole for the chilly days ahead.

  5. 5 stars
    So much flavor in such a fantastic dish. We all loved it so much.
    Making it again soon, thank you.

  6. 5 stars
    I loved how simple this casserole was. It’s really easy to put this casserole together and it’s the perfect midweek meal.

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