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Cheesy Chicken and Potato Bake

Cheesy Chicken and Potato Bake: A Cozy Comfort Delight

This Cheesy Chicken and Potato Bake is a delicious mix of chicken and potatoes enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Potatoes
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into cubes
  • 1 pound Small Red or Yukon Gold Potatoes Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or substitute with fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Or use fresh onion if preferred
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For the roux
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Milk (Whole or 2%) Creates the creamy base
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese For meltiness
  • 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese For depth
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil and brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sauté the potatoes in the same skillet for approximately 5-7 minutes.
  4. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour to form a roux, then gradually add 2 cups of milk until thickened.
  5. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Combine the chicken and potatoes in the baking dish, pour the cheese sauce over the top, and top with remaining mozzarella.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, cut chicken and potatoes into uniform sizes and sauté any additional vegetables beforehand.

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