Description
Chicken and Potato Bake brings comfort and convenience to your dinner table with minimal cleanup. Seasoned chicken thighs nestled alongside crispy potatoes create a simple, satisfying meal that delivers maximum flavor without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2–3 chicken breasts
- 3–5 potatoes
- 1 ½ cans green beans
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 stick (½ cup) butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent ingredients from sticking.
- Cut 2-3 chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Dice 3-5 small potatoes into similar-sized chunks. Drain 1 ½ cans of green beans completely.
- Spread chicken cubes, potato chunks, and green beans in separate sections within the baking dish. Keep ingredients in distinct areas for even cooking.
- Sprinkle entire packet of Italian dressing mix uniformly across chicken, potatoes, and green beans. Use your fingers to distribute seasoning evenly.
- Melt 1 stick (½ cup) of butter completely. Pour melted butter over entire dish, ensuring every ingredient gets a generous coating.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. This traps moisture and helps ingredients cook evenly.
- Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes with foil covering the dish. Trap steam to keep chicken moist and vegetables tender.
- Remove aluminum foil after initial baking time. Return dish to oven for additional 10-15 minutes to crisp edges and achieve golden-brown color.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Potatoes should be fork-tender when pierced.
- Allow dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps juices redistribute, ensuring maximum flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption using a meat thermometer.
- Swap green beans for other vegetables like broccoli or carrots to customize the dish based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Opt for low-sodium Italian dressing mix if reducing salt intake or following a heart-healthy diet.
- Use skinless chicken breasts for a leaner protein option that keeps the meal lighter and healthier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg