Description
A delightful recipe combining tender chicken, crispy turkey bacon, and golden potatoes, topped with cheddar cheese and ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 800 g russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 cm cubes
- 400 g chicken breast, trimmed and diced
- 120 g turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning blend
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 120 g cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 120 ml ranch dressing, divided
Instructions
- Peel russet potatoes and slice into uniform 2 cm cubes. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat completely dry using paper towels.
- Place potato cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add diced chicken breast and olive oil. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and half the ranch seasoning, tossing until all pieces are evenly coated and glossy.
- Transfer seasoned potatoes to an air fryer basket set at 200°C. Cook for 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes for even browning, until potatoes are golden and crisp.
- In a large cold skillet, add chopped turkey bacon. Set over medium-high heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Using the rendered bacon fat in the skillet, cook the seasoned diced chicken over medium heat for 7–8 minutes, stirring often, until thoroughly cooked and golden. Drain any excess juices, then sprinkle with remaining ranch seasoning.
- Return crisped potatoes to the skillet with cooked chicken. Add half of the cooked bacon and 60 ml ranch dressing. Fold gently to coat all components.
- Transfer mixture to an oven-safe baking dish if required. Top with shredded cheddar and the remaining bacon. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Drizzle remaining ranch dressing over the hot dish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the potatoes thoroughly for the best crispiness.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite cheese or additional vegetables.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying, Skillet Cooking, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Chicken, Turkey, Bacon, Potatoes, Recipe, Comfort Food