Savory Creamy Chicken Potato Casserole
A hearty, one-pan casserole featuring tender chicken and potatoes in a creamy dairy-free sauce, topped with crispy turkey bacon and seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups diced chicken breast about 1 lb, trimmed and cubed
- 4 cups diced potatoes Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best
- 4 slices turkey bacon chopped (turkey bacon for a leaner swap)
- 1 cup dairy-free cream full-fat coconut cream or cashew cream
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a medium baking dish with oil or nonstick spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer turkey bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; leave the rendered pan drippings in the skillet.
- Add the diced onion to the hot skillet and sauté in the pan drippings until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant; don’t let it brown.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the diced chicken, potato cubes, sautéed onion and garlic, cooked turkey bacon, dairy-free cream, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Stir until everything is evenly coated. If the mixture seems dry, add 2–3 tablespoons more cream or a splash of broth.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Baking
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature. If the top browns too quickly, tent the dish loosely with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
- Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving so the juices set.
Notes
For quicker cooking, use smaller potato cubes (about 1/2-inch) or parboil for 5–7 minutes before mixing. Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to cut stove time — just reduce the bake time slightly.