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Cheesy Chicken and Potato Bake | Pui cu brânză și cartofi la cuptor

Ingredients
    For the Potatoes:
  • 6-7 potatoes (peeled, washed, and cut into slices, then sticks, and cubes)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Oregano (to taste)
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the Chicken:
  • 1 chicken breast (peeled and cut into cubes)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Oregano (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the Sauce:
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 50 milliliters sour cream
  • A pinch of parmesan cheese
  • ½ cups water
  • For Topping:
  • Grated cheddar cheese (to taste)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Potatoes
    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
    2. Peel and wash 6-7 potatoes. Cut them into slices, then into sticks, and cubes.
    3. Place the potatoes in an oven-safe dish.
    4. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons olive oil.
    5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender and lightly golden.
  2. Cook the Chicken
    1. Cut the chicken breast into cubes (not too large or too small).
    2. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, oregano, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
    3. In a hot pan, add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and cook the chicken cubes until golden brown.
    4. Flip the chicken to cook the other side, then add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for a minute more.
    5. Use a napkin to blot off excess oil.
  3. Make the Sauce and Assemble
    1. Add 50 ml of sour cream, a pinch of parmesan, and ½ cup water to the pan with the chicken.
    2. Stir and let the mixture combine.
    3. Add the baked potatoes to the pan and mix everything well.
    4. Top with a generous amount of grated cheddar cheese.
  4. Serve
    1. Serve the dish hot, ideally with a side of pickles for extra flavor.