Cheesy Potato-Chicken-Bacon Casserole!

I don't make a lot of casseroles, not because I don't like them but because most that I've tried are pretty, well, blah.  Who wants to have blah for dinner?!  Not me.

This on the other hand is absolutely not blah...more like nom! nom! nom!

This recipe was actually born out of necessity, you know one of those nights where you just look at your pantry with a blank stare?

Alright, here we go!

Ingredients:

2 Large Chicken breasts or Thighs

2 Russet Potatoes, diced into cubes

1 Package Pre-cooked Bacon, chopped

1/2 Cup Diced Yellow Onion

1 Tbs Garlic

Chicken broth

3 Green Onions, thinly sliced
3 Cups Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

Marinade:

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

1 tsp. Salt

1 Tbs Pepper

1 1/2 Tbs Paprika

6 Tbs Hot Sauce

Directions:

1. Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and poor half into a large pan on medium-high heat. Get the marinade hot and add the potatoes and onions: stir to coat, saute for 5 minutes.

2. Add in the garlic and saute for one more minute, then add in enough chicken broth to almost cover the potatoes. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are done.  If there is too much liquid remaining in the pot towards the end just remove the lid until all liquid cooks off.

3. While the potatoes are cooking, dice the chicken into cube and mix into the remaining marinade. Let it marinate at room temp until the potatoes are done.

4. When potatoes are done, place them in the bottom of a well greased glass baking dish: set aside.

*Turn on your broiler, it should say 500*

5. Return the pan to the heat and quickly cook the chopped bacon.  Add the bacon layer on top of the potato layer, then add a layer of shredded cheese and a layer of the green onions.

6. Return the pan again to the heat and throw in the chicken.  Cook on medium heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add on the chicken layer and top with a final layer of cheese. 

7.Cook under the broiler for 5 minutes until the cheese is gooey and crusty...And....EAT!

This recipes is great for week nights and can easily be pre-assembled for all you busy fans out there.  

Please tell me what you think and how it turned out for you!

Happy Cooking!