Here’s a hearty, comforting Chicken and Potato Bake 🍗🥔 — easy, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknights.
🥘 Chicken & Potato Bake (Serves 4–6)
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Season Potatoes
In a large bowl, toss potatoes with:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Half the garlic
- Paprika, thyme, salt & pepper
Spread evenly in baking dish.
3️⃣ Add Chicken
Rub chicken with remaining olive oil, garlic, onion powder, salt & pepper.
Place on top of potatoes.
4️⃣ Add Liquid
Pour ½ cup chicken broth around (not over) the chicken to keep everything moist.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until:
- Chicken reaches 165°F (74°C)
- Potatoes are fork-tender
6️⃣ Optional Cheese Finish
Sprinkle cheese over top during last 5 minutes and bake until melted.
🌿 Optional Add-Ins
- Broccoli or green beans
- Sliced bell peppers
- Cream sauce instead of broth (½ cup cream + ¼ cup Parmesan)
- Lemon slices for brightness
💡 Tips
- Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- If using bone-in chicken, increase bake time by 10–15 minutes.
- For crispier potatoes, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
If you’d like, I can give you a creamy garlic parmesan version or a one-pan dump-and-bake shortcut version.
