Description
This Cajun Chicken Loaded Potato Bake is a delicious and hearty dish packed with flavor from seasoned chicken, roasted potatoes, and topped with cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare oven and pan: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with oil or nonstick spray.
- Season and roast potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Roast potatoes: Place potatoes in the oven and roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through for even browning.
- Season chicken: While potatoes roast, combine chicken cubes with olive oil and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, mixing until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Combine chicken and potatoes: Remove baking dish from oven after 20 minutes. Scatter seasoned chicken evenly over the partially cooked potatoes.
- Bake until tender: Return dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are golden and tender.
- Top with cheese and bacon: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the baked casserole. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
- Add green onions and sour cream: Remove from oven. Immediately top with chopped green onions and dollops of sour cream. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or diced tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg