🧀 Cheesy Chicken & Potato Bake
The dish in the image looks like a creamy baked chicken and potato casserole topped with melted golden cheese. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner.
⏱ Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Servings: 6
🧾 Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the dish)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional garnish)
⭐ Optional Additions
½ cup crispy bacon bits
½ cup sautéed mushrooms
½ cup broccoli florets
½ teaspoon paprika for extra flavor
¼ cup Parmesan cheese for a crispier top
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare potatoes
Dice the potatoes into small cubes and boil them in salted water for 8–10 minutes until slightly tender. Drain.
Prepare the sauce
In a large bowl mix:
cream of chicken soup
sour cream
milk
garlic powder
onion powder
salt and pepper
Combine ingredients
Add the cooked chicken and potatoes to the bowl and mix until everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
Assemble casserole
Grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter and pour in the mixture.
Add cheese topping
Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the top.
Bake
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Rest and serve
Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
🍽 Description
This casserole is creamy, cheesy, and hearty. The potatoes absorb the savory sauce while the chicken adds protein, and the melted cheese forms a delicious golden crust on top.
🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
Calories: 420
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Cheesy Chicken & Potato Bake
