Looking for a creamy chicken potato bake to satisfy those comfort food cravings? This cheesy chicken potato bake is the answer to the question: "what's for dinner?".
Loaded with creamy sauce, tender and juicy chicken breast pieces, fluffy red potatoes, and carrots, this one-pan hearty casserole recipe is an easy weeknight dinner!
This creamy chicken potato bake is total comfort food and hearty casserole that the whole family will love for dinner or lunch!
It's a super versatile casserole recipe, allowing you to change up ingredients with ease.
You get to use minimal ingredients to produce a knock-out dish that'll have people coming back for more! Bonus? It tastes even better the next day!
Instructions
This is a simplified overview of the instructions. Head down to the recipe card for more detail.
- Pre-heat oven. Spray casserole dish with non stick spray and set aside.
- Cut the chicken breast into large chunks. Place in baking dish.
- Scrub the potatoes and dry them with a paper towel. Dice or slice potatoes and carrots. Add them to the baking dish.
- Combine the cream cheese, evaporated milk, cream of chicken soup, and ranch mix in a small saucepan. Cook and whisk until creamy. Pour the delicious sauce over the casserole and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover tightly with foil. Bake for an hour and a half.
- Remove foil, place under broiler until the top of the casserole is golden brown.
Deb's tips and variations
If you have a frying pan that is oven-proof, go ahead and use this instead of transferring the ingredients to a separate casserole dish. It'll save you a little extra clean-up.
- Topping your cheesy chicken potato bake with some herbs like thyme is a lovely way to add a bit of freshness just prior to serving.
- Substitute homemade white wine Alfredo Sauce for the cream cheese and evaporated milk - delicious!
Related recipes
If you love a good potato bake or potato dish then you'll be happy to know that I have quite a few you can try as simple side dishes or as hearty main meals.
- This Cracker Barrel Cheesy Potatoes is the best combination of flavors.
- If you have any leftover chicken from making this creamy chicken and potato bake, then be sure to put it to good use in this Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole or Crockpot Chicken & Gravy.
- The Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is the ultimate comfort food and a great weeknight meal! Tender chicken served over noodles or rice. It's easy to make in your slow cooker!
Find a ton more Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes here!
Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake
Equipment
- 1 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breast boneless skinless, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4-5 potatoes You can use white potatoes, russet potatoes or baby red potatoes for this recipe. diced into large chunks.
- 2 cups baby carrots cleaned
- 10.5 ounces can cream of chicken soup
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ ounce ranch mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- optional toppings - crispy bacon, minced parsley or thinly sliced green onions.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray casserole dish with non stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Cut the chicken breast into large chunks. Place the diced chicken in the casserole dish.
- Top the chicken with the quartered potatoes and carrots.
- Combine the cream cheese, evaporated milk, cream of chicken soup, ranch mix and half the shredded cheese in a medium sauce pan. Place over medium high heat and whisk until smooth.
- Pour cream mixture over the top of the potatoes. Finish with the remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, place under broiler for 4-6 minutes until the top of the casserole is golden brown. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn, you just want it to get all golden and toasty!
- Allow to rest 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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Ingredients
For the exact measurements for this easy recipe, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or if you'd prefer use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Potatoes - you can use baby potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes or russet - use what you have on hand.
- Carrots - I used peeled baby carrots, but you can use 4-5 whole carrots.
- Cream cheese
- Cream of Chicken Soup - in a pinch I've used sour cream, you can also substitute cream of mushroom soup.
- Evaporated Milk - or if you'd prefer use heavy whipping cream.
- Ranch dressing mix or Italian seasoning mix works too.
- Sharp cheddar cheese, though you can certainly use Colby, Monterey Jack Cheese or even provolone would be amazing!
FAQ's
Raw chicken breasts need to cook for 20-25 minutes but since I've added potatoes and carrots additional baking time is required.
No, the raw chicken breasts are cooked in the oven from scratch.
Generally, cooking chicken over a longer period of time at a lower temperature will result in tender, juicy chicken, especially when it's cooked in creamy sauce like this recipe!
What I love about this recipe is using the ranch dressing mix eliminates the need for salt, black pepper, garlic powder, etc. The shortcut saves time and adds flavor. What do you love about the recipe? Please comment below!
Sally says
For freezing would you precook, let cool and then freeze?
Debra Clark says
Yes, that's exactly what I would do Sally. It freezes well after baking.