Creamy Baked Chicken with Bacon and Golden Potatoes
A hearty, crowd-pleasing dish featuring tender chicken marinated in onion soup mix and mayonnaise, oven-baked alongside crispy potatoes and smoky bacon. Minimal prep, maximum flavour — perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner!
🛒 Ingredients
15 servings
- 1 kg chicken breasts
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 200 g thick-cut bacon strips
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 medium potatoes, sliced into 2 cm rounds
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- A drizzle of oil for the baking dish
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Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the onion soup mix and mayonnaise to the bowl. Toss in the potato slices and coat everything evenly.
- 3
Transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish and bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for 40 to 45 minutes.
- 4
Halfway through cooking, once the chicken begins to brown, lay the thick bacon strips evenly over the top.
- 5
Continue baking until the bacon is crispy and the potatoes are golden and tender. Serve hot straight from the dish.
💡 Chef's Tip
Pat the potato slices dry with paper towel before mixing to achieve extra crispiness. Swap the bacon for chorizo slices for a spicier twist.
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Same difficulty — Very Easy
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