Classic Baked Chicken Breast and Potatoes
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and golden crispy potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken breasts and diced potatoes, tossing everything together until evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken and potatoes in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- If desired, garnish with fresh herbs before serving warm.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in olive oil and spices for extra flavor. For quicker baking, dice chicken and potatoes into smaller pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg