Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole

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Think a loaded baked potato with diced chicken breast on top, but mixed together and baked into a hearty, comfort casserole blanketed in melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced, about 4 1/2 cups
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, cooled and crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 green onions, sliced (green parts only)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x 9-inch 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. Serve.