Description
This Baked Italian Chicken with Potatoes is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring juicy chicken thigh fillets baked with tender potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and a rich tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 – 5 chicken thigh fillets, skin on and bone in (about 6oz/200g each)
- 3 medium potatoes (around 1.5lb/750g total), peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tin (14oz/400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (or any good melting cheese)
- 1/2 tbsp dried rosemary and thyme (or oregano) leaves (or 2 tbsp fresh)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp red wine or white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- Basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the dish.
- In a bowl, mix together dried rosemary and thyme (or oregano), minced garlic, red wine or white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the flavorful Italian dressing.
- Boil or microwave the peeled and cut potatoes just until slightly undercooked—about 5 minutes boiling or 5 minutes steaming in the microwave on high. After cooking, use a fork to rough up the potatoes slightly to help them absorb more of the dressing flavor. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and brown well on each side for about 5 minutes per side to develop a nice crust.
- Remove the skillet from heat and pour off any excess fat. Arrange the partially cooked potatoes around the chicken in the skillet. Pour the crushed tomatoes over the chicken and potatoes. Season lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle the prepared Italian dressing evenly over everything. Scatter the cherry tomatoes on top.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the top, and return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Bake until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown.
- Let the dish stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and juices to settle. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired for an added burst of aroma and color.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for more flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of chicken thighs.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg