This chicken bacon ranch casserole is a crowd-pleaser. It features tender baby potatoes, diced chicken, and thick-cut smoky bacon, all generously drizzled with ranch dressing and topped with gooey cheese. This is a kid-friendly casserole that everyone loves!
Quick and easy dinners are a must when the week gets hectic, and this Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is always a hit. It's warm, comforting, and full of flavor, all without any high FODMAP ingredients. This gluten free casserole also happens to be a great option if you're eating FODMAP friendly lifestyle.
Some of our other weeknight go-tos include Gluten Free Chicken Spaghetti, Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, and our hearty Gluten Free Tater Tot Hotdish. Whether you're feeding picky kids or trying to avoid another drive thru dinner, these meals make it easy to get a cozy, IBS friendly dinner on the table fast.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Minimal Prep
- Great Flavor Profile
- Gluten Free and Low FODMAP Recipe
Featured Ingredients
- Yellow Baby Potatoes - No need to peel these tender potatoes.
- Thick-Cut Bacon - Use the thick-cut version for maximum bacon flavor.
- Chicken - Already-cooked chicken is not only a great shortcut but also delicious when paired with potatoes, bacon, and ranch dressing.
- Cheese: Use melty pepper jack cheese and classic cheddar cheese for a great cheesy combo.
- Ranch Dressing - This creamy dressing is not only great on salads, but it is also great in this casserole.
- Dry Ranch Dressing Mix - Use a homemade ranch seasoning mix or purchase an option. This dill, parsley-flavored mix seasons the potatoes.
See the recipe card for the exact measurements and complete instructions.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Wash and slice the potatoes in half. Add to a medium size mixing bowl. Pour in the avocado oil and the dry ranch seasoning. Stir until the potatoes are fully coated.
Add to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 30-35 minutes or until fork tender.
Step 2: Once the potatoes are tender, add the chopped bacon, diced chicken, ¼ cup of pepper jack cheese, and ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
Next, drizzle the ranch dressing over it all. Gently stir. Be careful not to break up the cooked potatoes.
Step 3: Sprinkle the remaining pepper jack and cheddar cheese evenly over the pan. Put the pan back in the 400 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Step 4: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top. This step is optional.
Tips and Tricks
Cooked Chicken Tips: Use the Dutch oven meal prep chicken recipe to cook the chicken. Or use a rotisserie chicken. Leftover chicken is another option.
Shortcut Tip: Use real crumbled bacon that is typically used as a salad topping.
Ingredient Swaps
- Potatoes: If wanted, use peeled russet potatoes cut into bite sized pieces, any color baby potatoes, or Yukon gold potatoes.
- Cheese: Use any combination of kinds of cheese. Colby cheese, swiss cheese, and Monterey jack cheese are all great options.
- Turkey Bacon - Swap in turkey bacon for lower fat, lower calorie option, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Diet Variations
Gluten Free Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole: Check the dry ranch seasoning for hidden gluten, as well as the ranch dressing and bacon.
Low FODMAP Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole: Use dairy free ranch seasoning or purchase Smoke and Sanity's Supper Club Ranch Seasoning from Amazon. Use a low FODMAP ranch dressing or make dairy free ranch dressing from scratch. For the green onions, use only the green onion tops. Ingredient guidance is taken from Monash University Food App. It is the leading source of information on the low FODMAP diet.
Dairy Free Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole: Use dairy free ranch seasoning. Omit the pepper jack and cheddar cheese. Use a dairy free ranch dressing. If wanted, use a dairy free cheese substitute.
Storing And Reheating
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Reheat: Place a serving on a microwave safe plate and heat for 1-2 minutes. Stir halfway between cooking time for even cooking.
Freezing: Store individual serving sizes in a freezer-friendly container. The ranch dressing may separate from the freezing and defrosting process, Defrost before reheating. Add additional ranch dressing if needed.
FAQs
My favorite way to make bacon is in the oven! Place strips of bacon on a parchment-covered baking sheet and cook in a 350 degree F oven for 35-40 minutes or until crispy.
No, this recipe doesn't have rice, grains, or pasta. It consists of already-cooked ingredients, and we want a crispy, brown top with that melty cheese.
I first saw it at Subway as a sandwich option, and it has since expanded to include pizza toppings, pasta salads, wraps, and casseroles!
Broccoli florets add a great texture and a pop of color. Add them to the casserole pan when roasting the potatoes.
What To Serve With Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This hearty, rich casserole goes great with a side of broccoli or a lettuce salad topped with maple dijon dressing. It cuts the richness of the casserole. Other great options include oven roasted vegetables or gluten free corn pudding.
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Recipe
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole With Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds gold baby potatoes (Note 1)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (Note 2)
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 6-8 strips thick-cut cooked bacon chopped
- 3 cups cooked chicken breasts diced (Note 3)
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and cut the potatoes in half.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the halved potatoes, avocado oil, and dry ranch seasoning. Stir until potatoes are coated.
- Pour the potatoes into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Roast the potatoes in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 30-35 minutes or until fork tender.
- After the potatoes are fork tender, add the chopped bacon, diced chicken, ¼ cup pepper jack cheese, ½ cup of shredded cheese, and ranch dressing. Stir.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese and ¼ cup pepper jack cheese over the top. Put it back in the oven until cheese is melted, for about 5 minutes.
- Place back into the 400 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until heated and the cheese is melted.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve.
Venessa Mandelkow says
My family LOVES this casserole! We add a side of broccoli.