Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Dirty Chicken and Bacon Loaded Fries. This irresistible dish features crispy fries topped with juicy seasoned chicken, smoky bacon, and a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for game days, casual dinners, or a fun night in, these loaded fries deliver bold flavors and satisfying textures that everyone will crave. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen French fries (shoestring or steak)
- 1 large chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 6 strips of crispy cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Bake or fry frozen French fries according to package instructions until golden brown.
- Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet with oil for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Crisp bacon in a separate pan or oven; drain on paper towels and chop into pieces.
- Assemble the fries on a baking sheet: layer the fries, cooked chicken, chopped bacon, and top generously with cheddar cheese.
- Broil or bake at 400°F (200°C) until the cheese melts and bubbles—about 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and optional sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg