This easy chicken and potato casserole recipe is made with crispy chicken thighs, peas, potatoes, red onions, along with herbs. It takes only 5-10 minutes to prepare this casserole, and the oven does the rest of the job.
It is a super easy one-pan meal that is simple and quick. Toss everything together in one casserole dish, then bake. Is there anything easier?
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The Best Chicken And Potato Casserole
I am a big fan of cooking one-pan meals because they are so easy and simple and also you don't have to use all the kitchen pots and pans to cook dinner. You will love this recipe because:
- It is super easy to make.
- Effortless one pot recipe.
- So versatile, you can use any veggies or spices you want.
- Simple casserole for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Perfect for family dinner.
- It is a healthy meal; it has protein and lots of vegetables and herbs.
- Easy casserole recipe that is suitable for the entire family.
Ingredients
This easy chicken potato casserole recipe has a few, basic ingredients, most of which will easily find in your pantry.
- Chicken thighs: This recipe calls for chicken thighs with bone in and skin on like in my recipe Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (Bone In).
- Garlic: It adds a wonderful flavor to this dish.
- Dijon mustard: It adds a tangy flavor with a bit of spice.
- Olive oil: You can replace with vegetable oil or sunflower oil.
- Brown sugar: Just a little bit.
- Chicken broth: You may use chicken stock or beef broth.
- Vegetables: Potatoes, peas and red onion.
- Seasonings: Cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, salt and ground black pepper.
“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”
Variations & Substitutions
- You can add, remove or replace any vegetable you fancy, such as zucchini, bell pepper, green beans or carrots.
- If you don't have broth or stock, you can use water.
- Add in some mushrooms.
- Add in fresh herbs such as fresh cilantro, basil or parsley.
- Make a cheesy chicken potato casserole by adding some cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese on top.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of Potatoes.
How To Make Chicken And Potato Casserole
To make this easy chicken potato casserole recipe, follow the detailed instructions below.
First Step - Make the Marinade: In a bowl, add all the spices, olive oil, mustard, brown sugar and minced garlic then stir well until a thick paste-like mixture forms.
Second Step - Marinate the chicken thighs: Wash the raw chicken thighs and dry with a paper towel. Arrange them in an ovenproof baking dish then spread the previous mixture underneath the skin of each chicken thigh.
Third Step - Combine Everything in The Casserole: In a baking dish or a casserole dish, add the green peas, sliced onion and the potatoes under and between the chicken thighs. Pour the broth over.
Fourth Step - Bake: Bake at 200C/392F for about 1 hour or until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender. Garnish with fresh thyme or chopped parsley then serve.
Related: Baked Lemon Rosemary Chicken With Potatoes.
Top Tips!
- After half of the baking time, flip the chickens to the other side to make sure they are perfectly cooked.
- Don't replace chicken thighs with chicken breasts, as chicken breasts tend to dry a bit in the oven.
- Use boneless and skinless chicken thighs if you like; however, you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- If you don't want your chicken to be crispy, cover your casserole for the first 30 minutes of baking time with aluminum foil.
How To Serve
This is a whole meal, so serve it as it is. Here are some recommendations if you like to serve it with a side dish.
- Serve with rice such as Turmeric Rice, Seaweed Rice Balls.
- Serve with salad such as Classic Taco Salad, Beetroot and Goats Cheese Salad or Japanese Seaweed Salad (Wakame).
- A drink of your choice such as Chocolate Bubble Tea or Strawberry Milk Tea.
Recipe FAQs
You can use any type of potato you like, such as Yukon gold potatoes, russet potatoes, baby potatoes or red potatoes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or for 1-2 months in the freezer. Reheat in the oven.
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Recipe Card
Easy Chicken And Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram chicken thighs with skin , bone in and skin on
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 onion , sliced
- 5 potatoes , cut
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, add all the spices, olive oil, mustard, brown sugar and minced garlic then stir well until it forms a thick mixture like a paste.4 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¾ teaspoon paprika, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Marinate the chicken: Wash the chicken then dry with a kitchen towel. Arrange them in a baking dish then spread the previous mixture underneath the skin of each chicken thigh.1 kilogram chicken thighs with skin
- Assemble the casserole: After that, add the green peas, sliced onion and the potatoes under and between the chicken thighs. Pour the broth over the chicken.1 cup green peas, 1 onion, 5 potatoes, 1 cup chicken broth
- Bake: Bake at 210C for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme or chopped parsley then serve.1 teaspoon thyme
Notes
- Use boneless and skinless chicken thighs if you like; however, you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- If you don't want your chicken to be crispy, cover your casserole for the first 30 minutes of baking time with aluminum foil.
Variations
- You can add, remove or replace any vegetable you fancy, such as zucchini, bell pepper, green beans or carrots.
- If you don't have broth or stock, you can use water.
- Add in some mushrooms.
- Add in fresh herbs such as fresh cilantro, basil or parsley.
- Make a cheesy dish by adding some cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese on top.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of Potatoes.
Linda M
Very yummy and easy to make! I replaced cayenne pepper with red pepper flakes.