Cheesy Chicken & Potato Bake

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Cheesy Chicken & Potato Bake (Family-Favorite Casserole)

Description

This comforting casserole layers tender chicken, soft potatoes, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, then bakes until golden and bubbling. It’s rich, cozy, and shockingly easy—perfect for busy weeknights or “you volunteered to cook” nights 😄

 Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded

  • 4 cups potatoes, peeled & cubed (Yukon gold or russet)

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or Swiss for cordon bleu vibes)

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Optional: 1 cup diced ham or bacon bits

  • Optional garnish: parsley or chives

 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.

  2. Parboil potatoes for 8–10 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain.

  3. In a large bowl, mix:

    • Cream of chicken soup

    • Sour cream

    • Milk

    • Melted butter

    • Seasonings

  4. Fold in chicken, potatoes, and optional ham.

  5. Spread mixture evenly into baking dish.

  6. Sprinkle cheeses generously over the top.

  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

  8. Remove foil and bake 15–20 more minutes until golden and bubbly.

  9. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish if feeling fancy.

Servings

  • 6–8 servings

🧠 Helpful Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken = biggest time saver

  • Swiss cheese gives it a true cordon bleu flavor

  • Want crispier edges? Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end

 Tips for Success

  • Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same speed

  • Don’t overboil potatoes or they’ll get mushy

  • Let it rest before serving so it sets nicely

  • Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking

 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 420–480

  • Protein: 28g

  • Fat: 26g

  • Carbs: 25g

  • Calcium-rich, filling, and high in protein

(Values vary by cheese and portion size)

 Benefits

  • High protein keeps you full longer

  • One-dish meal = fewer dishes 🙌

  • Kid-approved comfort food

  • Easy to customize with veggies or different cheeses

Q & A

Q: Can I freeze this?
Yes! Assemble, cover tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.

Q: Can I add vegetables?
Absolutely—broccoli, peas, or spinach work great.

Q: Can I make it lighter?
Use reduced-fat cheese, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and low-sodium soup.

Q: What goes well with this?
A green salad, steamed veggies, or garlic bread.

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