Buffalo Chicken and Potato Casserole
Filling and delicious. Don't let the high oven temp or number of steps intimidate you. My family of picky eaters loved this and there were no leftovers. Happy eating and I look forward to your comments.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- ⅓cup vegetable oil
- ¼cup ranch dressing
- 2tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
- 2tablespoons garlic powder
- 1tablespoon onion powder
- 2teaspoons salt
- 6Idaho potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1(12 ounce) package bacon
- 3cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 4green onions, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.Step 2
Mix oil, ranch dressing, Buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together in a a large bowl to make sauce. Add potatoes; stir to coat thoroughly. Transfer potatoes to the casserole dish.Step 3
Place chicken in the sauce bowl; stir to coat with remaining sauce. Marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.Step 4
Roast potatoes in the preheated oven while chicken marinates, stirring halfway, until tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in chicken. Continue roasting, stirring once or twice, until chicken and potatoes are tender, 15 to 30 minutes.Step 5
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.Step 6
Crumble bacon into a bowl; stir in Colby Jack cheese and green onions.Step 7
Sprinkle cheese mixture over potatoes and chicken; bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.