Quick and Easy Chicken Breast Dinner
About this recipe
This Quick and Easy Chicken Breast Dinner is a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for family meals or entertaining guests. With tender chicken, flavorful potatoes, and a cheesy topping, it's a crowd-pleaser that comes together in just 45 minutes.
The recipe combines wholesome ingredients like yogurt and eggs to create a creamy, savory coating for the chicken and veggies, making it both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredient notes
- Use 3-4 sliced potatoes for a hearty base.
- The grated cheese amounts to 1/2 cup, which is about 3.5 oz or 100g.
Tips from Simple Food for Every Day’s video
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces for even cooking and easy serving.
- Drizzle olive oil in the baking dish to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Mix the egg and yogurt mixture thoroughly to ensure even coating over the chicken and vegetables.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this dish?
- The total time to make this dish is 45 minutes.
- What should I do with the chicken breasts before baking?
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces before layering them in the baking dish.
- What temperature should I bake the dish at?
- Bake at 360°F (180°C) for 30 minutes, then top with cheese and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- What ingredients do I need to mix together for the sauce?
- In a bowl, combine 4 eggs, 5 tbsp of plain yogurt, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper, 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp of Provencal herbs.
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The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
- 2
Cut the potatoes into slices.
- 3
Drizzle the baking dish with olive oil.
- 4
Add 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper, and 1 tsp of paprika to the dish.
- 5
In a bowl, combine 4 eggs, 5 tbsp of plain yogurt, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper, 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp of Provencal herbs. Mix to combine.
- 6
Add 1/2 cup of grated cheese to the mixture.
- 7
Cut the tomatoes and onions into rings.
- 8
Layer the chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions in the baking dish.
- 9
Bake at 360°F (180°C) for 30 minutes.
- 10
Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Simple Food for Every Day’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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