Description
Hearty chicken and potato bake delivers comfort straight from Mediterranean kitchens, blending rustic ingredients with simple elegance. Savory herbs and golden-brown edges invite you to savor each delectable, homemade bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Starch:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes (approximately 500 grams)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (120 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of cheeses)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare a rectangular baking vessel with a light coating of olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Dice potatoes into roughly equal chunks, maintaining a similar size to promote balanced roasting and prevent uneven cooking.
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, and selected herbs, massaging the spices into the meat to enhance flavor penetration.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken cubes and potato chunks in the prepared baking dish, distributing them evenly across the surface.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring each piece receives a light coating for optimal browning and moisture retention.
- Sprinkle additional herbs and a complementary blend of spices across the top of the mixture to create depth of flavor.
- Carefully place the baking dish into the preheated oven, positioning it in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Roast the chicken and potatoes for approximately 35-40 minutes, monitoring the browning process and checking that the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove the dish from the oven when the chicken turns golden brown and potatoes develop a crispy exterior with a tender interior.
- Allow the baked dish to rest for 5-7 minutes before serving, which helps redistribute the juices and enhance overall flavor.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for extra flavor and juiciness, ensuring the meat stays tender during baking.
- Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Season generously with herbs like rosemary or thyme to elevate the basic recipe and create more depth of flavor.
- Consider using sweet potatoes as a nutritious alternative for added vitamins and a slightly sweeter taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg