Description
Hearty chicken and potato bake brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Rustic ingredients meld together, creating a soul-warming meal that connects you with classic home cooking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lb ground chicken
Potatoes:
- 6 medium potatoes
- 2 cups diced potatoes
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform chunks and combine with ground chicken, ensuring even distribution of meat throughout the dish.
- Wash and dice potatoes into consistent bite-sized cubes, creating a uniform texture for even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to create a flavorful seasoning blend.
- Toss the chicken and potato pieces in the seasoning mixture, coating each piece thoroughly to maximize flavor absorption.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating a single layer for optimal roasting.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream over the mixture, which will help keep the ingredients moist during baking.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, ensuring even coverage for a melted, golden finish.
- Dust the surface with breadcrumbs to create a crispy, golden-brown crust that adds textural contrast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh herb flavor before serving.
Notes
- Consider using skinless chicken breasts for a leaner protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or milk to create a lighter, healthier version of the dish.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers to make the recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to increase nutritional value and create more diverse flavors in the bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg