Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Casserole is another variation of the famous hash brown casserole, and is so delicious.
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Casserole can actually be served as a one dish meal as well as a side.
Summer means lots of cook-outs and parties that involve taking a covered dish. I always take several dishes to anything that I am invited to, and one of them is usually the hash brown casserole. It is such a great recipe and I keep thinking of other ingredients I could add to it for some variation.
These Hash Brown Potato recipes are all perfect to take to a covered dish, BBQ, or to serve at any dinner.
HOW TO MAKE THIS CHICKEN BACON RANCH POTATO CASSEROLE:
Here are the ingredients that I used. The bowl of chicken seems to be hiding behind the ranch dressing packet.
(Full list of ingredients and instructions in printable recipe card.)
Frozen Potatoes O’ Brien
butter
kosher salt
coarse black pepper
package of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Packet
cream of chicken soup
sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese
cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
bacon
Instructions
Place the Potatoes O’ Brien, butter, salt, pepper, soup, chicken, bacon, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle a package of Hidden Valley Ranch Original Dressing Mix over the ingredients. Add half of the cheese.
Stir to combine all ingredients well.
Transfer to a large baking dish that has been sprayed with a no stick cooking spray.
If you are taking this to a cook-out, use a disposable aluminum pan. I double the pans because this casserole is so heavy.
Top with remaining cheese.
Bake about 50-55 minutes, until cheese is melted and potatoes are tender. Serve warm.
The day we ate this for supper, I served it as a one pan meal.
Another great thing about this casserole is that it can be put together a day in advance or earlier in the day, and then baked when needed.
Why You’ll Love Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Casserole
- The flavor mixture of ingredients is just so delicious. Potatoes, cheese, chicken, bacon!
- This is a one pan meal that can be served as a side dish or as a complete meal.
- The casserole can be prepped ahead of time and baked prior to serving it.
- It makes a large amount, so it is perfect to take to a covered dish event.
- It is also a unique potato casserole.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- If you are taking this to a cook-out, use a disposable aluminum pan. I double the pans because this casserole is so heavy.
- Before covering the pan with aluminum foil, spray it with no stick cooking spray so that the cheese will not stick on it.
- Add any seasoning to the recipe that your family likes.
- You could add ham, sausage, or ground beef, instead of the chicken if you prefer.
How to Store
This casserole can be assembled the day before you need it, wrap tightly with Cling Wrap or aluminum foil, refrigerate, and bake prior to dinner.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
I have put this casserole together 2 days prior to a dinner, wrapped tightly with foil, and put in the freezer. I allowed it to thaw in the refrigerator and then baked it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the Potatoes O’ Brien be thawed before assembling the casserole?
YES. If they are not thawed, it is hard to combine all of the ingredients well.
Do I cover the casserole while baking?
YES. The reason is that this helps hold moisture into the casserole and helps it reach the appropriate temperature. I spray the aluminum foil with a no stick cooking spray before I cover it so that the cheese does not stick on it.
This post was shared on Weekend Potluck @ Sweet Little Bluebird.
Here are some other recipe ideas for taking to a covered dish event.
Home-Style Chicken and Noodles
Baked Beans and Wieners
CHICKEN BACON RANCH POTATO CASSEROLE
Ingredients
- 2 lb bag frozen Potatoes O Brien
- 1 stick 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 1.0oz packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie is perfect)
- 4 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with no stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, ranch packet, soup, sour cream and half of the cheese. Stir to combine ingredients well, with a large wooden spoon.
- Add chicken and bacon. Stir to combine ingredients well. Spoon ingredients into prepared pan, spread evenly. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 55 to 60 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and potatoes are tender.
Notes
- If you are taking this to a cook-out, use a disposable aluminum pan. I double the pans because this casserole is so heavy.
- Before covering the pan with aluminum foil, spray it with no stick cooking spray so that the cheese will not stick on it.
- Add any seasoning to the recipe that your family likes.
- You could add ham, sausage, or ground beef, instead of the chicken if you prefer.
This casserole can be assembled the day before you need it, wrap tightly with Cling Wrap or aluminum foil, refrigerate, and bake prior to dinner.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Potatoes, bacon, cheese and ranch dressing — all my favorite things! Thanks for the recipe!
Had for dinner tonight – delicious. We halved the recipe for the 2 of us.
Oh thank you!!! I do that a lot too since we are empty nesters.
Trying this tonight will let you know how it goes
Thank you. Hope your family likes it.
Do you thaw the potatoes or can you use them frozen?
Hi. I’m sorry that I just got some computer time. I use them mostly frozen. I take them out of the freezer to sit out while I’m getting everything else ready, then just break them up with a butter knife. Frozen or thawed would be totally fine. Thank You.
That looks freaking amazing