Potato & Chicken Bake

A quick, rustic French-style potato and chicken bake with bacon and onions. Done in one skillet in under 30 minutes—comfort food that feels indulgent but takes zero fuss.

Total time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 485
Protein: 42g

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Ingredients

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4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1.25 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
1.5 lb potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 tsp fresh thyme or herbes de Provence
1 tbsp whole grain mustard (optional, for depth)

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Instructions

Step 1
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium. Cook bacon until crispy, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 2
In the same skillet with bacon fat, brown chicken pieces without stirring for 2 minutes per side.
Step 3
Push chicken to the sides. Add onion to the center; cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Layer potato slices over everything. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Step 5
Pour broth over the top. Stir mustard into the liquid. Cover and bake at 425°F for 12 minutes.
Step 6
Uncover, scatter bacon on top, and serve straight from the skillet.

Tools you’ll need

12-inch oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan
vegetable peeler
sharp knife
wooden spoon

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