Best 7 Easy Chicken And Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in a flavor-packed culinary journey with our "Easy Chicken and Potatoes" recipe collection. This article presents a diverse range of delectable dishes that combine the classic duo of chicken and potatoes in innovative and mouthwatering ways. From the succulent "One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes" that tantalizes your taste buds with a burst of citrusy and garlicky flavors, to the hearty and comforting "Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Potatoes" that envelops you in a warm embrace of creamy goodness, this compilation caters to every palate.

For those seeking a quick and effortless meal, the "30-Minute Skillet Chicken and Potatoes" is your go-to recipe. With minimal prep time and a symphony of flavors, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Craving something with a touch of spice? The "Spicy Szechuan Chicken and Potatoes" delivers an explosion of heat and aromatic spices that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Chengdu.

If you're a fan of classic comfort food, the "Cheesy Chicken and Potato Casserole" is an absolute must-try. Layers of tender chicken, fluffy potatoes, and a generous helping of melted cheese create a dish that is both nostalgic and utterly satisfying. And for a healthier twist, the "Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner" offers a vibrant medley of roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a tangy balsamic glaze.

With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, this article ensures that every home cook can recreate these culinary masterpieces with ease. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a delightful journey through the world of chicken and potatoes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SCRUMPTIOUS BAKED CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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This chicken recipe is simple, very tender, juicy, and delicious. The potatoes soak in the chicken juices and are so good.

Provided by Dana Michele

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds chicken parts
1 cup water
6 potatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
2 teaspoons crushed dried thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken pieces in a large baking dish; pour the water into the bottom of the dish. Arrange the potatoes around and over the chicken pieces. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture; season with the rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 176.7 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 50.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 170.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

EASY CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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This recipe is full of fresh veggies and juicy chicken, cooked all in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Chicken     Dinner     Entree     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 bone-in chicken thighs (or bone-in chicken breasts)
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
¾ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 pound baby potatoes (quartered)
8 ounces carrots (about 2 medium, cut into ½" pieces)
½ medium onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken thighs and season with lemon pepper seasoning.
  • In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, remaining olive oil, and salt & pepper to taste. Toss well.
  • Place vegetables on a non-stick or parchment-lined baking sheet. Nestle chicken pieces in between the vegetables.
  • Roast 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and use a spatula to stir vegetables in the juices on the pan.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 212 mg, Sodium 214 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY BAKED CHICKEN AND POTATO DINNER



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Go back to the basics with a home-cooked meat and potatoes dinner. Our sheet-pan chicken and potatoes make it easy for you to deliver the comfort food your family craves. Bone-in chicken breasts, potato wedges, onion, bell peppers and Parmesan cheese make this all-in-one recipe your new tasty weeknight dinner star. A no-fuss baked chicken and potatoes recipe, it's ready for the table in less than an hour, with little cleanup too!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
3 medium russet or Idaho baking potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into 1x1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts on pan. Place potatoes, bell pepper and onion on pan with chicken.
  • Pour melted margarine over chicken and vegetables. In small bowl, combine cheese, garlic powder and paprika; sprinkle over chicken and vegetables.
  • Bake at 400°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F); stirring vegetables once halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 4 g

SIMPLE CROCK POT CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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This is an extremely easy recipe for perfect crock pot chicken and potatoes. It smells wonderful and it's great to come home to a ready meal that only took 10 minutes to prepare. The chicken falls apart and the potatoes practically melt in your mouth! The potatoes cook in the juices from the chicken, so there's no need to season. They have great flavor. Add a vegetable as a side and you're good to go!

Provided by AshleyNeicole

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 whole young roasting chickens, rinsed
3 small red potatoes, sliced
rosemary
thyme
basil
oregano
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Season both sides of the chicken to taste.
  • Put sliced potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot. Put the chicken on top and cover.
  • Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.

CHICKEN AND POTATO BAKE



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"On evenings I'm busy helping our two kids with homework and don't have time to spend in the kitchen, I rely on this easy recipe," relates Debbi Mullins of Canoga Park, California. Italian dressing gives fast flavor to the juicy chicken and tender potatoes in this satisfying supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up
1 pound red potatoes, cut into chunks
1/2 to 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange potatoes around chicken. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 calories, Fat 35g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

CHICKEN CURRY AND POTATOES



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This is the best curry chicken you will ever have. It is also very good with a side of basmati rice! This recipe comes from my Assyrian grandma! Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by sharon younan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 medium (2-1/2" dia)s onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup mild curry powder
2 tablespoons hot curry powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt to taste
5 medium (2-1/4" to 3" dia, raw)s russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place chicken into a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir mild curry powder, hot curry powder, black pepper, and salt into onion mixture; continue to cook and stir for 5 minutes, then transfer mixture to chicken and broth.
  • Stir potatoes into chicken mixture. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 85.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHICKEN AND POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is a chicken and potato casserole recipe I made up and may still need tweaking. It only takes a few ingredients and is super easy to make.

Provided by kimw37

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 each potatoes, peeled and cubed, or more to taste
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ½ cups canned chicken, drained
½ cup milk
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a large baking dish with olive oil.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until halfway cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain and place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine corn, condensed soup, chicken, milk, sour cream, and melted butter in a large bowl; stir to combine. Pour mixture on top of potatoes and spread evenly across the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, discard aluminum foil, and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top of the casserole. Bake until melted, another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 741.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken and potatoes will not cook evenly. Make sure there is enough space between each piece of chicken and potato.
  • Season the chicken and potatoes well. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Cook the chicken and potatoes until they are cooked through. The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and the potatoes should be cooked until they are tender.
  • Serve the chicken and potatoes hot. This dish is best served hot, so make sure to serve it immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken and potatoes recipe is a great way to get a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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