Chicken Bacon Ranch Roasted Potato Bake 

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Roasted Potato Bake is the ultimate cozy dinner—crisp roasted potatoes coated in tangy ranch seasoning form the base, topped with juicy, ranch-marinated chicken, melty cheddar–Monterey Jack cheese, and crunchy bacon. A final drizzle of ranch dressing ties all the flavors together for a satisfying, flavor-packed meal. Ready in under two hours, it’s perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping ahead since the components can be prepped in advance. 

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 packets (≈1 oz each) dry ranch seasoning mix (≈4 Tbsp total)
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 8 Russet potatoes (≈4 lb), peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 8–10 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Ranch dressing, for serving
• Chopped chives, for garnish 

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 °F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ranch seasoning, and black pepper. In a large bowl, toss half the ranch mixture with the potato cubes until evenly coated. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the pan and bake for 60–70 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Meanwhile, marinate the chicken in the remaining ranch mixture and refrigerate. Once the potatoes are done, reduce oven temperature to 400 °F. Transfer potatoes to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, top with marinated chicken, and bake for 18–20 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 °F. Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded cheeses and crumbled bacon over the top, then bake 5–10 minutes more until cheese is melted. Garnish with chives and drizzle with ranch dressing before serving. 

Nutrients (per serving, 8 servings)

• Calories: ~600 kcal (based on similar Buffalo Chicken Potato Bake at 615 kcal)
• Protein: ~28 g (from chicken, cheese, bacon)
• Carbohydrates: ~45 g (mainly from potatoes)
• Total Fat: ~35 g (olive oil, cheese, bacon)
• Saturated Fat: ~15 g (cheese, bacon)
• Cholesterol: ~110 mg (chicken, cheese, bacon)
• Sodium: ~800 mg (seasoning, bacon, cheese)
• Dietary Fiber: ~3 g (from potatoes)
• Sugars: ~2 g (naturally occurring in potatoes and dairy)
• Calcium: ~180 mg (dairy)
• Iron: ~2 mg (potatoes, chicken)
• Vitamin A: ~500 IU (cheese)
• Vitamin C: ~15 mg (potatoes)