Baked Chicken, Potato, and Bacon Casserole

How can you easily put an new twist on the classic casserole that combines juicy chicken and tender potatoes? By crumbling a crispy delight known as bacon on top.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 363 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Arrange potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then arrange on top of the potatoes. Drizzle the chicken dish with olive oil; sprinkle with thyme and rosemary. Crumble the bacon over the top of the dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.