Creamy Potato Chicken with Crispy Bacon and Melted Mozzarella
This hearty one-pan dish brings together golden chicken, smoky crispy bacon, and a silky potato cream blanketed with melted mozzarella. Easy to make and ready in under an hour, it's the ultimate weeknight comfort food the whole family will love. Simple ingredients, maximum flavour!
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 2 cooked potatoes
- 100 ml whole milk
- 1 pinch of ground nutmeg
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 250 g smoked bacon strips
- 500 g chicken breast, diced
- 1 tsp hot smoked paprika
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- A drizzle of olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
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Directions
- 1
Blend the cooked potatoes with the milk until completely smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
In a dry skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
In the same skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic over low heat for 2 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add the diced chicken, paprika, and salt. Cook over high heat, stirring, until the chicken is evenly golden brown on all sides.
- 5
Pour in the potato cream, add the bay leaves, and top with the shredded mozzarella. Cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- 6
Remove the bay leaves, top with the reserved crispy bacon and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an even silkier potato cream, use floury potato varieties. Swap the mozzarella for cheddar or gruyère for a richer, more golden crust.
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