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Baked Italian Chicken and Potatoes with Herb Vinaigrette | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

Baked Italian Chicken and Potatoes with Herb Vinaigrette

Teresa Ambra
This lovely chicken entree is filled with Italian flavors from a garlic and fresh herb vinaigrette, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. It's succulent, savory and totally amazing. Great entree for weeknight or company dinners. This one dish meal is gluten free.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Chicken Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 530 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 10x15" glass baking dish
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 sharp knife to chop herbs
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

CHICKEN:

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless (or 4 chicken thigh fillets)
  • 2 tbsp.. olive oil
  • 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 10 oz. container grape tomatoes cherry tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 lbs. petite red potatoes washed, or 3 medium size potatoes , peeled and cut into bite size pieces (1 ½ lbs.)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated or six-cheese Italian blend
  • 1 tsp.. Salt and pepper to taste

HERB VINAIGRETTE:

  • 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp. fresh oregano leaves chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves chopped (only use 2 if you’re not used to the flavor)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or 2/3 tsp. minced garlic from a jar
  • 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar (red wine vinegar will also work)
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

CHICKEN:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Boil the potatoes until slightly undercooked.
  • Drain.
  • Scrape the potatoes with a fork to score the potatoes.
  • This allows the potatoes to absorb the vinaigrette.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat a few tablespoonfuls of olive oil in a large skillet, Dutch oven or an ovenproof casserole dish over high heat.
  • Add chicken and brown well on both sides, about 10 minutes for each side for really large chicken breasts—about 3 minutes per side for thighs.
  • Remove pan from heat, and drain off fat. (See note below).
  • Transfer chicken pieces to 10x15" glass baking dish.
  • Place potatoes around the chicken.
  • Pour the can of crushed or diced tomatoes around the chicken and potatoes.
  • Sprinkle meat and veggies with salt and pepper, as desired.
  • Drizzle the Herb Vinaigrette over all the chicken and potatoes.
  • Place the cherry tomatoes on top.
  • Bake casserole for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • (This will take less time for chicken thighs – 20-30 minutes).
  • Remove casserole dish from oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top.
  • Return casserole to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
  • Allow casserole to stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

HERB VINAIGRETTE:

  • Chop herbs and garlic.
  • Mix with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over chicken and potatoes in baking dish as directed above.

Notes

NOTE: If you do not have a large skillet, Dutch Oven or Casserole Dish that are both stove and ovenproof, transfer the chicken pieces to a large baking dish and follow directions for assembly as stated above.
 
NOTE: This recipe can also be used with a whole, cut-up chicken. Adjust frying and baking times accordingly.
 
NOTE: You can also substitute one can of diced tomatoes for the crushed tomatoes in the recipe.
 
Recipe source: adapted from Chelsea Winter--Simply Good Food.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1119mgPotassium: 1860mgFiber: 11gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1546IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 302mgIron: 8mg
Keyword casserole, chicken, gluten free, main dish, potatoes, tomatoes
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