Oven-Baked Chicken and Potatoes
Chicken breast, potatoes and vegetables baked on the same tray, a practical oven main meal.
- Yield
- 4
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Total
- Difficulty
- Easy
The listed times are estimates for 4 servings.
About this recipe
Oven-baked chicken and potatoes is a daily oven recipe that combines preparation and garnish in the same tray for a main meal.
Ingredients
- 800 grams chicken breast
- 4 pieces potato
- 1 piece onion
- 1 piece red pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into large pieces. Grate the potatoes, onion and red pepper in similar sizes.
Mix tomato paste, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper and optional red pepper flakes.
Place the chicken and vegetables in the baking tray. Add the sauce and mix all ingredients evenly.
Bake in a preheated 200 degree oven until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are soft and the edges are browned.
Let the dish from the oven rest for a few minutes and serve hot.
Make this recipe better
Useful tips
- Cut the chicken and potatoes into reasonably even pieces so their cooking times overlap more closely.
- Avoid crowding the tray; space around the pieces helps hot air circulate and promotes browning instead of steaming.
- Coat the potatoes evenly with the seasoning and cooking juices so exposed edges do not dry out.
Common mistakes
- An overcrowded tray traps steam and can leave both chicken and potatoes pale and soft instead of browned.
- Cutting the chicken much smaller than the potatoes can make the chicken dry before the potatoes are tender.
Storage
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a covered container. Reheat until thoroughly hot; an oven or air fryer can help restore the surface texture.
Serving suggestion
Let the tray rest for a few minutes after baking, then spoon some of the pan juices over each portion before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Why are the potatoes still firm when the chicken is done?
The potato pieces are usually too large compared with the chicken. Keeping the cuts balanced helps them finish together.
Why does baked chicken turn dry?
Small pieces or excessive cooking time can dry chicken breast quickly. Remove the tray once the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.