Crispy Baked Chicken Made With Instant Potatoes is one of my favorite shortcuts when I want something that tastes like I’ve been cooking all day! This clever dish combines crispy chicken with a savory potato crust, and I promise you, nobody will guess you used instant potatoes.
The real magic here is in coating that chicken with a mixture of instant potatoes and Parmesan cheese—it creates the most wonderful golden, crunchy exterior that stays tender inside. A little garlic powder and butter make sure every bite is packed with flavor that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
I love bringing this to the table because it’s such a crowd-pleaser, and it reminds me of simpler times when a good home-cooked meal brought everyone together. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or you’re feeding a hungry bunch, this dish never fails to make people smile.
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Crispy Baked Chicken Made With Instant Potatoes
Ingredients
- 0.66666666666667 cup Potatoes
- 0.33333333333333 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3.5 pound Chicken
- 0.33333333333333 cup Butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F Line a 9×13 baking pan with foil.
- Spray with cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, combine potato flakes, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt.
- Mix well.
- Dip chicken pieces into the butter, and then roll in potato flake mixture to coat.
- Place in pan.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is tender and golden brown.
