Chicken Bacon Ranch Potatoes

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A tasty and filling dish that stays under your point restriction is weight watchers Chicken Bacon Ranch Potatoes. In this recipe, Crispy chicken and succulent bacon are combined with creamy ranch seasoning and cooked potatoes, creating an indulgent-feeling meal that does not become heavy. The low ratio of textures to flavors helps this dish become a family favorite, and it is ideal when trying to put a weeknight meal on the table but want something equally as good to do on a relaxed weekend dinnertime. This weight watchers Chicken Bacon Ranch Potatoes recipe is the best of both worlds; it has the flavor of a loaded potato bake but with some ingredient swaps to make it points-friendly.

STATS:

  • Diet: Weight Watchers Friendly
  • Course: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 40 minutes
  • Working time (total): 55 minutes
  • Size/serving: 1 portion
  • Total yield: 6 servings
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: Oven

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Foil (optional)

INGREDIENTS:

  • Two pounds of chopped baby potatoes
  • One pound of skinless, boneless, & bite-sized chunks of chicken breast
  • Four pieces of fried & crumbled turkey bacon
  • One package of ranch seasoning mix (preferably low in salt)
  • A cup of shredded cheddar cheese with reduced fat
  • One tablespoon of olive oil
  • Two sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • To taste, add both salt and pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Baby potatoes:

  • Firm buttery ones will stand up to cooking and cook evenly; Yukon gold or red of any baby potato will offer the best texture.

Chicken breast:

  • An affordable source of healthy, white protein that stays juicy during roasting.

Turkey bacon:

  • Adds a more smoky, savory flavor with fewer points and a reduced fat content when compared to bacon made of pork.

Ranch seasoning:

  • Beef down the sodium so that you balance taste and also have it healthier.

Shredded cheddar:

  • Low-fat cheese melts without sticking to the frying pan and helps keep calories and points at a good level.

Olive oil:

  • A few drops of olive oil are rubbed on the potatoes to make the edges crisp yet not so greasy.

Green onions:

  • Fresh, colorful adornment of brightness that provides a mild bite.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm up the oven till it reaches 400°F (200 °C).
  2. In a big mixing bowl, mix diced potatoes, oil, ranch seasoning & salt & pepper.
  3. It should be tossed thoroughly till lightly coated.
  4. Transfer the potatoes into a greased baking dish & bake them for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the casserole from the oven, mix the potatoes, and then add the chicken pieces on top.
  6. You need here to return to the oven & cook for another fifteen minutes more.
  7. Add cooked turkey bacon and cheddar on top.
  8. Now, bake for five more minutes/ till the cheese has melted & bubbles.
  9. Serve it garnished with sliced green onions.

TIPS:

  • Broil 2 to 3 minutes after baking, in order to add an extra touch of crispiness to the food.
  • Even with no turkey bacon, center-cut pork bacon will work, but please recalculate the points.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes to make it spicy.
  • Chop potatoes into pieces of equal size to cook them equally.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

  • Let it cool completely. Store for as long as four days in a tightly sealed jar.

Freezer:

  • Completely cool. For a maximum of two months, freeze in sections. Before reheating, let it cool down in the refrigerator.

FAQs:

May I alternate seasoning with ranch dressing?

  • No, the dressing will contain some additional moisture and alter the texture. To be on the safe side, use only dry seasoning.

Can I prepare this in advance?

  • Yes, you may make the potato & chicken mixture at any time & keep it in the refrigerator till you want to bake it.

Is there a substitute cheese?

  • Yeah, mozzarella/pepper jack is good.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 280
Carbs: 22g
Iron: 1.5mg
Total carbs: 22g
Vitamin A: 350IU
Fiber: 3g
Calcium: 120mg
Protein: 24g
Sodium: 580mg
Serving size: 1 portion
Potassium: 750mg
The total Weight Watchers points per serving for Weight Watchers Chicken Bacon Ranch Potatoes is estimated at six (6) points.