Description
This Cheesy Potato Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and a cheesy, flavorful topping. A family favorite, this dish is simple to make, incredibly satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Whether you’re looking for healthy recipes, high-protein dinner ideas, or easy dinner recipes to try, this dish is sure to hit the spot. It’s a great option for anyone craving recipes with chicken, quick high-protein meals, or an easy casserole to serve as an appetizer or main dish. #CheesyPotatoChickenBake #ComfortFood #EasyDinner #ChickenRecipes #HighProtein #Casserole #FamilyMeal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or strips, thawed and/or uncooked
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 13×9” or 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Peel and cube the potatoes. Boil them in heavily salted water for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- Dice the onion and mix in a bowl with cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, parsley, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken and potatoes to the mixture and stir everything together. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a healthier option.
- Add some spinach or broccoli for an extra veggie boost!
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg