Cheesy chicken and potatoes
Ingredients:
- Chicken Breast [at least 4-5 for family]
- White potatoes [amount depends on chicken- at least 3/4 amount of chicken or half and half]
- Whipping cream (you don’t need, but for enhanced taste-can use milk instead)
- 1 block cream cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- 2-3 bags frozen broccoli (this is the side I picked)
Seasonings I used for potatoes:
- Paprika
- Italian
- Garlic
- Himalayan Salt
Seasonings I used for chicken:
- Paprika
- Italian
- Lemon Pepper
**Just use Himalayan salt for broccoli**
Instructions:
Starting with potatoes-
- Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F
- Cover large sized pan with foil and cover in olive oil
- Wash and cut potatoes into bite size
- Spread them on the pan and season them evenly, covering each potato
- Place in oven for 30 min
- Once 30 mins are finished, get spatula and move potatoes around
- Set timer for 15 more min
Next Broccoli-
- Cover pan with foil and olive oil on top
- Evenly cover with Himalayan salt
- Place in oven for remaining potato time
- Move broccoli around at 30 mins with spatula as well
- Set for 15 more mins
Last is Chicken:
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces while removing fat
- Season chicken evenly across while in pan
- Cook a little over medium for 15-20 min
- Once fully cooked, add cream cheese block in 3 different sections, then whipping cream until it covers the bottom
-Add milk into the mixture to cover the bottom of the pan into a thinner liquid. (You may have to do this a couple of times- enough where cheese can thicken the mixture.)
- Add potatoes
- Add both kinds of cheese
Ready to eat🍽️Enjoy!!!
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This cheesy chicken and potatoes dish is a fantastic way to bring comfort food to your table with a twist of creamy, cheesy goodness and wholesome ingredients. The combination of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan not only provides a rich texture but also layers the flavors beautifully. Using whipping cream or milk helps create a luscious sauce that coats the chicken and potatoes perfectly, ensuring every bite is indulgent yet balanced. To elevate this recipe, consider choosing chicken breasts that are fresh and preferably hormone-free for a healthier meal. White potatoes, when baked to a perfect golden crisp, add a wonderful contrast in texture to the tender chicken and soft cheeses. The seasoning blend of paprika, Italian herbs, and lemon pepper on the chicken infuses it with vibrant flavors, while the Himalayan salt on the broccoli offers a subtle but effective seasoning that enhances its natural taste without overpowering. The cooking method is straightforward yet effective: roasting potatoes and broccoli separately ensures they retain their unique textures. Stirring them halfway through helps them cook evenly and develop a delightful crispiness. Cooking chicken over medium heat preserves its juiciness, and finishing with cheese and cream mixture transforms it into a creamy delight. For those interested in customizing this dish, adding garlic to the broccoli or a touch of chili flakes to the seasoning can bring a spicy dimension. Incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can also complement the Italian seasonings for a garden-fresh flavor. This meal not only satisfies comfort cravings but also incorporates a vegetable component, making it a balanced and nourishing option for family dinners. Overall, the dish is simple to prepare, budget-friendly, and flexible enough to adjust according to your preferences or what you have in your pantry, promising a satisfying and tasty meal every time.