This Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole recipe is like a chicken with a side of loaded baked potato all made in one dish.
This Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole is a great way to feed your entire family without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It’s a comforting comfort food dish that’s easy to make, and a great option for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.
This recipe is destined to become your new favorite go-to meal. With its combination of cheesy goodness, tender chicken, and hearty potatoes, it’s a comforting and delicious chicken recipe that checks all the boxes for a satisfying dinner.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients like diced chicken, cubed potatoes, and a generous helping of cheese mixture, you can create a loaded potato casserole that’s bursting with flavor. The convenience of using a slow cooker makes it even more appealing, allowing you to set it and forget it, making it a great choice for busy weeknights.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
- 4-5 Russet Potatoes, cut into small cubes
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon black ground pepper, more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, more or less to taste
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3/4 – 1 cup heavy whipping cream
How to make Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread half of the cut potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- On top of the potatoes, spread the diced chicken in a single-layer.
- Sprinkle half of the salt, half of the pepper, half of the garlic powder on top, half of the bacon, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the green onions on top of the chicken.
- Place the rest of the potatoes on top of the chicken, and top with remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, bacon, cheese, and green onions.
- Pour heavy whipping cream evenly over the casserole.
- Place the lid on top and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
- If desired, top with more cheese, bacon, green onions, or any other toppings that you love on your potatoes!
Recipe Modifications
One of the great things about this recipe is that it’s easily adaptable. You can also choose between red potatoes, yellow potatoes, baby potatoes, or cubed potatoes. You can mix and match your favorite toppings, like bacon pieces, bell peppers, yellow onions, celery stalks, and fresh thyme. This recipe can be made in an instant pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker. You can also make it in the oven or on the stovetop if you don’t have one of those appliances.
Storage Suggestions
Once it’s cooked, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Be sure to use a slotted spoon when serving and a paper towel when you store it.
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Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 4-5 Russet potatoes, cut into small cubes
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder, more or less to taste
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, sliced
- ¾-1 cup heavy whipping cream
Equipment
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread half of the cut potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- On top of the potatoes, spread the diced chicken in a single-layer.
- Sprinkle half of the salt, half of the pepper, half of the garlic powder on top, half of the bacon, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the green onions on top of the chicken.
- Place the rest of the potatoes on top of the chicken, and top with remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, bacon, cheese, and green onions.
- Pour heavy whipping cream evenly over the casserole.
- Place the lid on top and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
Notes
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Can this recipe be converted to instant pot?
Easy instructions on how to convert recipes to the Instant Pot from the slow cooker. https://youtu.be/8DKWGgsKY9s
Hi. Should the chicken be cooked first?
The chicken is not cooked first. Just dice it up and then it cooks for 6 hours on low.
Can you make this in an instant pot? If so, how long should it be cooked?
We haven’t yet tried it in the IP.
This is one of our favorite meals, and so simple too!
i did 3 cut potatoes on bottom then cut up 4 boneless sickness chicken breasts into cubes put that on top of the potatoes seasoned with 1/2 tsp of garlic n onion powder, 1/4 tsp of pepper then i added 3 cut up bacon srrips and then added in 1 can of cheese soup and half the shredded cheddar cheese and then i added in 1 cup of milk … put the other 3 potatoes i cut up on top and seasoned again with 1/2 tsp of onion n garlic powder, then added the other 3 bacon stirps i cut up then added 1 can of cheese soup and topped with rest of shredded cheddar cheese then i added in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and 1 more cup of milk cause i was a bit worried wouldn’t be enough liquid cooking now on high… i’m just hoping i didn’t add too much liquid lol I crockpot a lot and know a cup of liquid will not do n cook everything… i always do 2 cups of liquid to all my recipes and it comes out delicious but i was worried today cause heavy whipping cream is an agent that thickens everything and i wanted a cheese creamy kinda sauce… after the chicken and shredded cheese pouring in a cup of whole milk that cheese kinda soaked it up pretty quickly aslo why i wanted to make sure had enough liquid so it all cooks but still comes out creamy cheese deliciousness so we shall see when it’s all done tonight ….. thanks for sharing your recipe… this is the first time i’m cooking this kinda meal… I can’t wait to see how it comes out tonight :^)
Can this be frozen uncooked and if so, how long to cook from frozen?
Sounds delicious! How would I cook this in a 9×13 in the oven if I didn’t have a slow cooker or IP?
It’s easy to do. This post will help you – https://bowl-me-over.com/how-to-convert-slow-cooker-to-oven/
You will want to look into this before freezing. Potatoes don’t do as well. You should really only freeze cooked or partially cooked potatoes, as raw potatoes contain a lot of water. This water freezes and, when thawed, makes the potatoes mushy and grainy.
Will it work on high in the crockpot?
Yes you can cook it on high for 3-4 hours
What do you mean about storing with a paper towel?
Excited to Try this! Watched the IP video you linked. Says add dairy last. What would you recommend I add for liquid if doing in the instant pot?
Going to give it a try this weekend. Silly question. What is the paper towel used for when its stored??
Could I add fresh spinach, if so, at what point?
If you top the casserole with a paper towel it will absorb excess moisture and prevent the toppings from getting soggy
If you top the casserole with a paper towel it will absorb excess moisture and prevent the toppings from getting soggy
You sure can! I would add fresh spinach during the last 10-20 minutes of cooking. This allows the spinach to wilt without becoming overcooked and mushy
I would use chicken broth or water for cooking this in the Instant Pot. Easy instructions on how to convert recipes to the Instant Pot from the slow cooker. https://youtu.be/8DKWGgsKY9s
Any substitution suggestions for the potatoes ? Can they be omitted entirely?
Thanx
For this casserole, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and turnips would work as substitutes for regular potatoes. This will, of course, change the flavor and texture, but would work!
Do you peel the potatoes first or leave the skin on?
You can cook this either way. If we are using red or yellow potatoes we leave the skin on. If you’re using russets, then it’s better to peel them
I tweaked this to be a little lower fat and my family loved! I do have a question. Is there anything you think I could use in place of heavy cream? I don’t do too well with even just a little cream.
I have done this once and loved it I take it you cannot freeze it
I cooked it and absolutely loved it will definitely be doing it again I just added more than 4-5 potatoes
I love the recipe but the cream curdled.