Description
This hearty Chicken and Potato Bake is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken thighs or breasts, crispy potatoes, and savory seasonings. It’s an easy-to-make, one-pan meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is perfectly cooked with a crispy skin, and the potatoes are golden and flavorful, absorbing all the delicious juices. With minimal prep and only a short cook time, it’s a go-to recipe for busy nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, arrange the sliced potatoes in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and a little paprika. Place them on top of the potatoes in the baking dish.
- Pour the chicken broth (or white wine) around the chicken and potatoes.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm!
Notes
- You can swap chicken breasts for thighs if preferred, but cooking time may vary.
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for more variety.
- You can also use sweet potatoes for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (40 minutes covered, 20 minutes uncovered)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken, Potatoes, Bake, One-pan meal, Comfort food, Chicken thighs, Easy dinner
