Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Lb Chicken Breasts, cut into pieces Could skip this and use rotisserie chicken instead
- 1 M Onion, diced
- 1 T Minced Garlic
- 20 oz Bag Hashbrowns, I used Simply potatoes
- 2.5 oz Bag of Real Bacon
- 2 C Shredded Cheese, can use reduced fat or fat free
- 1 C Cottage Cheese
- 1 C Sour Cream
- 1 Pckg Ranch seasoning, can use homemade
- 1 T Olive oil
- 1-3 T Nutritional yeast, optional
Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoke paprika
Instructions
- Season the chicken with the seasonings listed. If desired add some of the ranch too. In a large skillet add the oil and seasoned chicken. Cook over medium heat until almost cooked.
- Add the onion. Cook for a few minutes and then add the minced garlic.
- Add the sour cream and cottage cheese (I used unblended this time, but blended would be fine too). Add the ranch seasoning. Stir. This is the bacon I used. Add the whole package.
- Add the bacon and stir. I added the cheese somewhere around here.
- Add the nutritional yeast if desired. Stir.
- Finally add the potatoes.
- Pour into a 9x13 dish.
- If desired sprinkle with parsley or some ranch seasoning.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15-25 minutes, until bubbly.
- Serve as desired.
