Description
Garlic Cheesy Chicken Potatoes deliver pure comfort right to your dinner table with zero fuss. Packed with rich flavors and simple ingredients, this hearty dish becomes an instant family favorite that makes weeknight meals deliciously effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 400°F and position a rack in the center for even heating.
- Fill a large pot with salted water, bringing it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Drop 2 cups of diced potatoes into the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until slightly tender but not mushy.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and set them aside while preparing the chicken.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 pound of chicken pieces, seasoning with 1 teaspoon each of thyme and paprika, plus salt and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning and complete cooking.
- Toss 4 minced garlic cloves into the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until their aroma fills your kitchen.
- Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the skillet, creating a smooth sauce with the chicken.
- Simmer the cream mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.
- Fold the cooked potatoes and ½ cup of cheddar cheese into the skillet, mixing thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese across the top of the dish.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Watch for the cheese to turn golden and bubble around the edges.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes to settle the flavors.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are just tender before draining to prevent overcooking and mushy texture.
- Choose a good-quality sharp cheddar cheese for maximum flavor impact in the dish.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and use less cheese.
- Test chicken doneness with a meat thermometer, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 502 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg