Loaded Baked Potatoe & Chicken Casserole

I happened to see this recipe on Facebook today and thought I would give it a try. Here is the original link that I got it from https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=589680781053686&set=pb.100000353097028.-2207520000.1374362780.&type=3&theater

I tweaked it a bit, so I'll give you my version of this. I'm posting it because it was a huge success. A keeper for my guys!

RECIPE

1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tablespoon ground pepper
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1-2 tsp .Italiano seasoning or basil
1 tsp seasoned salt

Mix the above together in a large plastic bowl that has a lid

10-12 medium red potatoes diced (not too small)

Add the diced potatoes to the olive oil mixture and shake up (with the lid on!) Don't throw out the extra olive oil mixture!

Heat the oven to 475 F. Grease a 9 x 13 glass pan and put the potatoes in. Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes (flipping the potatoes every 15-20 minutes)

2 lbs. chicken breasts
1 onion chopped
1/2 a red and green pepper

Put chicken in the olive oil mixture. Add some Montreal chicken spice. Fry this up in the frying pan.

After a few minutes add in the chopped veggies.

 When cooked, cut up the chicken. (I find it much easier to cut up after it's been cooked!) Put back in the frying pan and add in 1/2 cup chopped bacon or bacon bits. When potatoes are done, add the chicken and veggies and mix up in the glass baking dish.

 Sprinkle Mexican cheese mixture or any cheese that you have. Turn the oven down to 400 F and put dish back in the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream or ketchup. Yum, Yum!!

It's easy and very tasty. Enjoy!

Blessings,

Diane