Description
BBQ Chicken and Potato Bake is a hearty and family-friendly one-pan dinner featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts layered over roasted seasoned potatoes and slathered with smoky barbecue sauce. Finished with melted cheddar cheese and fresh green onions, this baked dish is both comforting and simple to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season potatoes: In a bowl, toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Add chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the bed of potatoes in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Apply barbecue sauce: Generously brush each chicken breast with your favorite barbecue sauce, coating them well for maximum flavor.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes to allow the chicken to cook gently and the potatoes to start roasting.
- Add toppings and finish baking: Remove the foil and evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and diced red onion over the chicken and potatoes. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh and colorful finish. Serve warm and enjoy your hearty BBQ Chicken and Potato Bake.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into evenly sized pieces to ensure consistent cooking throughout.
- Feel free to use your favorite variety of barbecue sauce—whether smoky, sweet, or spicy—to customize the flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American