Holy moly! Now, isn’t this a good casserole?! Drawing inspiration from classic favorite flavors, Holy Moly Casserole is literally loaded with everything you love: juicy, beautifully seasoned chicken and savory roasted potatoes with a melty, sharp cheese topping and crispy, succulent bacon bits. Green onions add a touch of refreshment from all these beloved and rich flavors. Oh yes, you’ll be shouting “holy moly, you have to try this,” once you bite into Holy Moly Casserole!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 5 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 3 –In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, the paprika, the garlic powder, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 4 –Add the chicken and the potatoes to the oil mixture and stir to coat everything.
Step 5 –Pour the chicken and the potatoes into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
Step 6 –Bake, uncovered, until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F, about 45-55 minutes.
Step 7 –Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the cheese, the bacon, and the onion.
Step 8 –Bake again until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 9 –Let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve.
