Classic Baked Chicken Breast and Potatoes
A comforting dish with juicy chicken breasts and tender potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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 to the bowl, tossing everything together until it’s evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken and potatoes in a baking dish in a single layer.
- 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
For juicier chicken, consider marinating the breasts in the olive oil and spices for a few hours before baking. To elevate flavors, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg