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    Baked Chicken and Potatoes (Video)

    Jul 12, 2022 by Love Keil · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Baked Chicken and Potatoes is an all-in-one baked dish where chicken thighs & shiitake mushrooms are topped with potatoes and then smothered in a mayo and cheese topping. An easy way to feed a crowd any day of the week!

    This chicken and potatoes recipe is hands down one of our favorite family meals that comes together quickly and easily and has all the makings of a traditional meal with tons of shortcuts!

    It’s made with just 7 simple ingredients that you probably already have. It’s great for busy weeknights and is budget-friendly because chicken thighs are very cost-effective. It’s a layered dish with chicken thighs, mushrooms, topped with sliced potatoes, mayonnaise, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Once baked, the chicken is juicy and tender, the potatoes are golden, and the cheese is melty and bubbly. 

    Baked Chicken and Potatoes

    You can enjoy it as a complete meal or finish it with a side of veggies or a salad. Whatever you do, double the recipe because trust me, everyone will want seconds!

    Ingredients Needed for baked chicken thighs and potatoes

    Ingredients Needed for Baked Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

    We’re not using heavy cream or béchamel sauce. There’s no need to make a roux or dirty up more pots to make any kind of gravy. And yet still, these potatoes turn out moist, and tender, and the topping is creamy and cheesy as can be!

    • Chicken thighs: Tons of flavor thanks to the dark meat and more fat than chicken breast. I fillet the thighs so they are nice and thin for quick, even baking.
    • Butter: Grass-fed butter is my favorite, we also like to use ghee.
    • Mushrooms: We love using shiitake mushrooms, you are welcome to use any mushrooms of your choice like white or portobello mushrooms.
    • Potatoes peeled and sliced: Use any type of potato you like. Russet potatoes, Yukon golds, or even red potatoes will work.
    • Mayonnaise: I use a squirt bottle which makes it easier to drizzle on top of the potatoes!
    • Cheese: Freshly grated cheese from a block, please! None of that pre-shredded stuff, it doesn’t melt as nicely or taste as good. I use mozzarella, but you can use what you like. Swiss, Cheddar, Gruyere, a blend, etc.
    • Salt & pepper: To taste.
    chicken thighs mixed with mushrooms

    How to Make Baked Chicken and Potatoes

    Step 1: Place chicken in an oven-proof baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    sliced potatoes over the chicken thighs

    Step 2: Add a layer of thinly sliced potatoes over the chicken thighs. It’s OK if some of them overlap a bit.

    mayonnaise added to the dish

    Step 3: Drizzle mayonnaise over the potatoes. If you are using a jar of mayo, add a few dollops and then spread it out across the potatoes using a spoon or spatula. It doesn’t need to be perfect!

    shredded cheese then cover the entire dish

    Step 4: Add the topping of shredded cheese then cover the entire dish with foil.

    baked chicken and potatoes

    Step 5: Bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour or until potatoes are cooked thru, then remove the foil and broil it until nice and golden and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes. Keep an eye on it, the broiler works fast!

    Serve it while it’s hot and add some fresh herbs for garnish, if desired. Enjoy!

    Cooking Tips

    • To peel or not to peel. My kids prefer when I peel the potatoes in this recipe, but it’s not a must. Especially when using thin, delicate-skinned potatoes, you can skip the peeling and keep the skin on.
    • Even slices. Using a mandolin to slice the potatoes is a great way to make them all even thickness. This will help bake them evenly so you don’t end up with some soft and tender and other pieces underdone.
    • A different cut of meat. You can swap the chicken thighs for chicken breast, however, I find it’s not as flavorful and juicy because it is a leaner meat. You might want to add a bit more seasoning in this case.
    • Make ahead. Prepare this dish up to 24 hours ahead of time by slicing the potatoes and keeping them in a bowl of ice water. Do not salt the water! Then, when you’re ready pat them dry and use them up.
    Baked Chicken and Potatoes

    What to Serve with Baked Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

    Since this dish already has the main components of a meal, all you need to complete it is a side of veggies or a salad. Here is a list of my favorites for inspiration:

    • Caesar salad with homemade dressing
    • Cabbage salad recipe
    • Cucumber tomato salad
    • Avocado salad recipe

     

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    Baked Chicken and Potatoes

    Baked Chicken and Potatoes with Mushrooms

    Love Keil
    Baked Chicken and potatoes is an all-in-one baked dish where shiitake mushrooms and chicken thighs are topped with potatoes and then smothered in a mayo and cheese topping. Simple and delicious!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 418 kcal

    Equipment

    • baking dish

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken thighs fat removed and cut into slices
    • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms sliced
    • 4 tablespooons butter melted
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • 5 golden potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
    • 8 oz mozarella cheese or any cheese of your choice, shredded
    • mayo about ½ cup, or enough to cover the potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350F. Place sliced chicken thighs, sliced mushrooms, butter into baking dish then season with salt and pepper, mix everything with hands.
      chicken thighs mixed with mushrooms
    • Add sliced potatoes.
      sliced potatoes over the chicken thighs
    • Next drizzle mayonnaise over the potatoes, or spread it with a spoon to cover the top of potatoes.
      mayonnaise over the potatoes
    • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
      shredded cheese then cover the entire dish
    • Cover with foil paper and bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes are cooked thru and feel soft when pierced with a fork or a knife. Remove the foil paper and broil on high for 1-2 minutes, or until golden color. Enjoy baked potatoes with cucumber salad.
      baked chicken and potatoes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 315mgPotassium: 1012mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Svetlana

      July 17, 2022 at 12:48 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this recipe! My husband said to immediately add it to our "family favorites" list.
      Super easy to make, and kid friendly (mushrooms easy to pick out ;)).

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      • Munchkin Time

        July 18, 2022 at 9:39 am

        Thank you Svetlana for an amazing recipe review! I am so happy your husband added this recipe to your "family favorites" list! Best comment ever!

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