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Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake: A Comforting Family Favorite

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This Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake combines tender chicken, baby potatoes, and vegetables in a rich, cheesy cream sauce. It’s a comforting, hearty dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped into small chunks
  • 4 tbsp white wine
  • 215 ml (1 cup minus 2 tbsp) double or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 100 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of dried thyme
  • 375 g cooked chicken, shredded
  • 100 g baby spinach leaves
  • 350 g baby new potatoes, thinly sliced (unpeeled)
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • Fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) fan.
  2. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, and carrots for 8–10 minutes until onion is soft.
  3. Pour in white wine, bring to boil, simmer 2–3 minutes. Add cream and Dijon mustard, heat until nearly boiling. Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and dried thyme until melted.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken and spinach until spinach wilts and mixture is well combined.
  5. Pour creamy chicken mixture into a baking dish. Arrange sliced potatoes on top in overlapping layers.
  6. Brush potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 30–40 minutes until potatoes are golden and fork-tender.
  7. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked chicken to speed up prep time.
  • Spinach can be substituted with kale or Swiss chard.
  • Leftovers store well and reheat nicely.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American