Description
Sizzling garlic parmesan chicken & steak bake brings hearty comfort straight from home kitchens. Melted cheese, creamy potatoes, and rich protein create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 ribeye steaks, cubed
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 green onions, sliced (green parts only)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Submerge potatoes in a generously salted water bath, allowing them to simmer until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and transform into a velvety mash using a potato masher or rigorously whipping with a hand mixer.
- Incorporate heavy cream, sour cream, salt, and pepper into the mashed potatoes, creating a luxuriously smooth texture.
- Gently fold cheddar cheese, mozzarella, crispy bacon bits, and sliced green onions into the potato mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray or butter.
- Spread the loaded mashed potato mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer.
- Slide the potato dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the surface turns golden and edges become delightfully crispy.
- Meanwhile, season chicken and steak cubes with minced garlic, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a hot cooking surface.
- Carefully place seasoned meat cubes into the skillet, allowing them to sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until achieving a beautiful golden-brown exterior and reaching desired internal temperature.
- Transfer the cheesy loaded mashed potatoes to a serving platter, topping with the seared chicken and steak bites.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch and added flavor dimension.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, most luxurious mashed potato base.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Grate cheese at room temperature for smoother, more even melting throughout the loaded potatoes.
- Protein Power Swap: Replace chicken or steak with tofu, tempeh, or plant-based protein cubes for a vegetarian-friendly version of the dish.
- Seasoning Secret: Toast Parmesan and Italian seasoning in the pan briefly before adding proteins to intensify their aromatic flavors and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg