Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Potatoes Recipe
A flavorful and hearty Buffalo Chicken Casserole with tender potatoes, spicy buffalo sauce-coated chicken, crispy turkey bacon, and melted sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this baked dish combines comfort and spice in one satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon
- Scallions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Bake Potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and tenderness.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: While the potatoes are baking, place the chicken breast pieces in a separate bowl. Toss them with buffalo sauce, salt, and black pepper to coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Add Chicken to Potatoes and Bake: Once the potatoes are tender and lightly browned, remove the baking dish from the oven. Scatter the buffalo sauce-coated chicken evenly over the potatoes. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: After the chicken is cooked, sprinkle the sharp cheddar cheese and cooked turkey bacon evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake for another 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped scallions if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute sweet potatoes or a mix of potatoes for a different flavor.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken and turkey bacon with plant-based alternatives.
- Make sure to cut potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.