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!
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What makes this a keeper
This creamy chicken and potato bake is the kind of easy casserole that actually earns its spot in your dinner rotation. It's loaded with tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and a rich, cheesy sauce. It all bakes together in one pan for a meal that's simple, filling, dependable and delicious!
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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
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Ingredients
For the exact measurements for this easy recipe, refer to the printable recipe card.
- 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!
Instructions
This is a quick overview. Full step-by-step directions are in the recipe card below.
Deb's tips and easy swaps
Cut both the chicken and potatoes into large, evenly sized chunks so everything cooks at the same rate. When the pieces are similar in size, you won't end up with dry chicken or undercooked potatoes-just tender, juicy bites throughout the entire casserole.
For an easy flavor twist, swap the cream cheese and evaporated milk for a white wine Alfredo sauce. You can make it from scratch or grab a store-bought version to save time. Either way, it adds a rich, velvety finish that works beautifully in this dish.
FAQ's
Yes, assemble the casserole up to a day in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. When you're ready to bake, let it sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, then bake as directed. If it's going into the oven straight from the fridge, add an extra 10-15 minutes to the cooking time to make sure everything heats through evenly.
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!
More easy dinners you'll love
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!
Dinner just got a whole lot easier
This is the kind of dinner that earns a regular spot in your rotation. Simple ingredients, one pan, and a meal that actually fills everyone up without a lot of fuss. It's rich, satisfying, and flexible enough to work with what you already have on hand.
If you give it a try, I'd love to hear how you made it your own! Leave a comment, and don't forget to save this one for those nights when you need something easy that still feels like a real dinner win.
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.