Potatoes tossed in garlic and olive oil and baked to a golden brown with tender, juicy chicken thighs. A family favorite!
PREP TIME: 10 minutes ; COOK TIME: 40 minutes ; TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes
CUISINE: American ; SERVINGS: 6 People ; CALORIES: 286 kcal
INGREDIENTS
- ▢ 4 medium potatoes, cut into ¾ inch/2 cm cubes (russet, white, and red are all good choices, no need to peel)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ▢ 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ▢ 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (I like to use thighs)
- ▢ ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ▢ parsley (optional, freshly chopped)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F/220 degrees C.
- Place the potato cubes in a large bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
4 medium potatoes, cut into ¾ inch/2 cm cubes,1 tablespoon minced garlic,1.5 tablespoons olive oil,⅛ teaspoon salt,⅛ teaspoon pepper - Spray a large (9x13) baking dish with non stick spray. Spread potato mixture in dish and bake about 15 minutes.
- Remove baking dish from oven and place the chicken pieces in the dish, nestling them down into the potato mixture a bit. If desired, brush the top of each chicken piece with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs - Bake 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked and potatoes are browned.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top, return to the oven and bake for a few more minutes to melt the cheese.
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese - When serving, sprinkle chopped parsley on top (if desired).
parsley
NOTES
- You can definitely cut back on the olive oil if you are trying to minimize oil. I have used as little as ½ tablespoon and no one complained.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken for doneness. The thermometer should read 165 degrees F.
- Change up this recipe with different herbs or spices. Some ideas: dried rosemary, thyme, paprika, smoked paprika, etc. Or use seasoned salt in place of the salt.
NUTRITION
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 1016mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 5.1mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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