Crispy Cheddar Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli

This dish is all about flexibility and flavor. You can choose a classic crispy panko coating or a nutty almond crust-or even combine both for extra crunch. The chicken is baked to perfection, topped with melted cheddar cheese and served with velvety mashed potatoes studded with fresh chives and tender roasted broccoli.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal comes together quickly with minimal cleanup. The creamy mashed potatoes are made extra rich with sour cream and butter, while the broccoli roasts alongside the chicken for a complete, satisfying dinner.

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Ingredients

1.5 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce ChivesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

24 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Sliced AlmondsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in top position (for 4 servings, use top and middle racks). Wash and dry produce. Crush almonds in their bag using a rolling pin or pan. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Mince chives.
2. For panko topping: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter (2 for 4 servings) in microwave, about 30 seconds. Stir in panko, 2 tablespoons cheddar, ¼ teaspoon fry seasoning, salt and pepper. For almond topping: In another medium microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter (2 for 4). Stir in crushed almonds, 2 tablespoons cheddar, ¼ teaspoon fry seasoning, salt and pepper.
3. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with remaining fry seasoning, salt and pepper. Place on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet (for 4 servings, spread chicken across entire sheet). Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on top of chicken; mound with panko mixture, almond mixture or both, pressing to adhere.
4. Toss broccoli on opposite side of sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. (For 4 servings, use a second sheet for broccoli.) Roast on top rack until broccoli is browned and tender and chicken is cooked through, 18-22 minutes (for 4, roast broccoli on middle rack and chicken on top rack). If broccoli finishes early, remove it and continue roasting chicken. For a deeper golden crust, broil chicken the last 2-3 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain. Return potatoes to pot.
6. Add sour cream, half the chives, remaining cheddar and 1 tablespoon butter (2 for 4 servings) to potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Divide chicken, mashed potatoes and broccoli between plates. Top mashed potatoes with remaining chives. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use both panko and almond crust?

Yes! You can mix both toppings on the chicken for a combination of crispy and nutty flavors.

How do I make this gluten-free?

Simply choose the almond crust instead of the panko topping. The rest of the dish is naturally gluten-free.

Can I prepare any components ahead of time?

You can chop the broccoli and chives and crush the almonds in advance. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to cook.