Description

This cheesy chicken & potato bake combines tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese into a comforting family meal. It’s an easy and healthy dinner ready in just over an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks

5–6 medium gold or russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin

1 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella)

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

optional: spinach, broccoli, or diced bell peppers

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a deep casserole dish or line with parchment paper

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, season chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano, and sauté until lightly golden, about 5–6 minutes

3. In a bowl, whisk heavy cream with minced garlic and a pinch of black pepper

4. Layer half of the potato slices in the dish, top with half of the chicken, drizzle with half of the cream mixture, and sprinkle with half of the cheese

5. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, chicken, cream, and cheese, finishing with cheese on top

6. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 15–20 minutes more until cheese is golden and potatoes are tender

7. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: main course
Method: bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 550
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 3
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 110

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