Name: BBQ Chicken and Potato Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces instant mashed potatoes* (1 package); Ingredients called for on instant mashed potatoes package ((usually water)); ¾ cup sour cream; 1½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3 cup cooked shredded chicken ((about 1 lb, rotisserie chicken works great)); 12 ounces BBQ Sauce (1 bottle); 1 bunch green onions (diced); 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)

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This BBQ chicken and potato casserole is sure to be a new favorite family recipe. It is so delicious and a super easy chicken casserole to make. Our kids love this recipe so it has become a go to week night easy family dinner recipe. Plus I think it might even be better as leftovers.

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Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make our barbecue chicken and potato casserole, you need the following ingredients:

Instant mashed potatoes (and everything to make it)
Sour cream
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Shredded chicken
BBQ sauce
Green onions
Cooked bacon strips

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

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How to Make Our BBQ Chicken and Potato Casserole

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9×9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare instant mashed potatoes as directed on package.
Stir in sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese until completely blended.
Spoon mixture into baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together chicken, BBQ sauce and ¼ cup of the green onions. Spoon chicken mixture over potatoes; top with bacon and remaining ½ cup cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly.
Top with remaining ¼ cup green onions as garnish and serve.

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Recipe Notes

With this recipe we use a package of instant mashed potatoes, but if you are not a fan of instant mashed potatoes you can always switch them out for homemade ones! Use your own recipe, or this great homemade mashed potato recipe from Delish and you will have a great replacement for the instant mashed potatoes in our chicken dinner casserole.

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BBQ Chicken and Potato Casserole Recipe

4.50 from 2 votes

This BBQ chicken and potato casserole combines instant mashed potatoes, tangy sauce, and bacon for an easy family meal.

6 servings

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

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Ingredients

▢ 4 ounces instant mashed potatoes*, 1 package
▢ Ingredients called for on instant mashed potatoes package , (usually water)
▢ ¾ cup sour cream
▢ 1½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
▢ 3 cup cooked shredded chicken, (about 1 lb, rotisserie chicken works great)
▢ 12 ounces BBQ Sauce, 1 bottle
▢ 1 bunch green onions, diced
▢ 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Equipment

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9×9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare instant mashed potatoes as directed on package.
Stir in sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese until completely blended.
Spoon mixture into baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together chicken, BBQ sauce and ¼ cup of the green onions. Spoon chicken mixture over potatoes; top with bacon and remaining ½ cup cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly.
Top with remaining ¼ cup green onions as garnish and serve.

Notes

Recipe inspired and modified from Betty Crocker.

Nutrition

Calories: 461 kcal · Carbohydrates: 40 g · Protein: 27 g · Fat: 21 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Cholesterol: 98 mg · Sodium: 855 mg · Potassium: 579 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 21 g · Vitamin A: 660 IU · Vitamin C: 17 mg · Calcium: 270 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Cost: $12

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Main Course

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Questions & Reviews

Camille says:

Hi Camille,
Would you think canned chicken would work for this recipe? Or cooked, rotisserie chicken works best? Looks really good!
Thank you
Momma Cyd says:

You could use canned chicken if that is what you have on hand. Rotisserie chicken tastes great, or cook a few chicken breasts and shred them. Just so you have 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken. Hope this helps!!
Kelly says:

Does this recipe freeze well?
Momma Cyd says:

Yes, you can definitely freeze this casserole before cooking. It’s an easy recipe to double and cook one to eat and freeze the other one.
Robyn Thomas says:

I love this. Everything in it is loved by my family. This is a definite winner. A great use of the shredded chicken I cook in bulk and freeze. I bet it would also be great with shredded pork as well. Adding to the rotation.
Ruth Cooper says:

Comfort food in a dish! I made with real potatoes. I sautéed red onion and added corn to the chicken mixture.