Ingredients:

  • 2.5 lb Russet potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
  • 1 packet (28g) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Note: A hot oven is the only way to get that initial potato sear.
  2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, toss the diced potatoes with avocado oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt until every cube is glistening and orange tinted.
  3. Roast the potatoes for 40 minutes, tossing them halfway through with a spatula until they develop a mahogany colored crust.
  4. While the potatoes are transforming in the oven, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, dry ranch seasoning, and heavy cream in a large bowl until the mixture is silky and uniform.
  5. Fold the raw chicken pieces into the ranch mixture, ensuring every piece is thoroughly insulated by the emulsion. Note: This coating protects the chicken from the direct heat.
  6. Remove the potatoes from the oven and lower the temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Spread the chicken and ranch mixture evenly over the roasted potatoes, using a spatula to fill all the nooks and crannies.
  8. Top the casserole generously with the shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon bits.
  9. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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