Cheesy Chicken and Potato Tray Bake

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken thighs (Cut into cubes)
• salt (To taste; for chicken)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For chicken)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For chicken)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (Listed in the source as smoked papuran; for chicken)
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (For chicken)
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic (Minced)
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning (For chicken)
• oil (For cooking)
• 1 cup mixed bell peppers (For vegetables)
• 0.5 cup diced mushrooms (For vegetables)
• 1 cup sweet corn (For vegetables)
• 1 red onion (Diced; for vegetables)
• salt (To taste; for vegetables)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For vegetables)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For vegetables)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (Listed in the source as smoked papuran; for vegetables)
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (For vegetables)
• 0.5 cup cream cheese (For the vegetable mixture)
• 8 large russet potatoes (The source gives a range of 8–9 large potatoes)
• salt (To taste; for potatoes)
• 1 tbsp black pepper (For potatoes)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For potatoes)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Mixed into the mashed potatoes)
• salt (Additional salt to taste, as listed in the source)
• 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream (For assembly)
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs (For topping)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (For topping)
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (For topping)
• Parmesan cheese (For garnish)
• fresh parsley (Freshly chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the cubed chicken thighs and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to coat the chicken.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

4. 4

   Add the bell peppers, diced red onion, mushrooms, and sweet corn to the pan.

5. 5

   Season the vegetables with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the cream cheese until the mixture is well combined and creamy.

7. 7

   Boil the potatoes, then mash them. Season the mashed potatoes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

9. 9

   Spread the chicken mixture in a large 14-by-10-inch baking tray.

10. 10

    Scoop the mashed potato mixture onto the chicken mixture using a cookie scoop.

11. 11

    Drizzle the heavy whipping cream over the potatoes.

12. 12

    Top with the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.

13. 13

    Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the top.

14. 14

    Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

15. 15

    Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify the potato boiling time or the exact amount of cooking oil, salt, Parmesan garnish, or parsley garnish. It also gives the potatoes as a range of 8–9 large russets; the ingredient row preserves that range.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• tray bake
• baked
• chicken
• potatoes
• cheesy
• comfort food
• family meal