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Holy Moly Casserole

ChickenTex-MexDiner-Style

Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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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!

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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 9x13-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.

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