Alice Springs Chicken Potatoes (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken, crispy potatoes, smoky bacon, and honey mustard meld in a comforting one-pan meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups peeled and diced Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes (approximately 450 grams)
02 - 1 cup diced yellow onion (approximately 150 grams)
03 - 1 cup sliced Baby Bella mushrooms (approximately 70 grams)

→ Protein

04 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced (about 400 grams)
05 - 6 slices bacon, diced (approximately 150 grams)

→ Dairy

06 - 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese (about 110 grams)

→ Pantry Items and Spices

07 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
12 - 1/4 cup honey mustard sauce (store-bought or homemade)

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Rinse diced potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat thoroughly dry. Toss potatoes with olive oil and seasoned salt until evenly coated. Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally to promote even cooking.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook diced bacon until fully crisp and fat is rendered, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon pieces and reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.
03 - Add diced onions and sliced Baby Bella mushrooms to the skillet with bacon grease. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and slightly translucent without browning.
04 - Push vegetables to one side of the skillet and add diced chicken. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and seasoned salt evenly over the chicken. Stir to coat and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Add air-fried potatoes back into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Pour in 1/4 cup honey mustard sauce and gently stir to combine all elements evenly.
06 - Sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the skillet contents, then scatter cooked bacon on top.
07 - Place skillet in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the dish is heated through. Remove from oven and drizzle remaining honey mustard sauce on top before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Drying potatoes well before air frying ensures maximum crispiness.
02 - Grating cheese fresh improves melt quality and flavor.
03 - Avoid browning onions and mushrooms excessively to maintain a rich, balanced base flavor.
04 - Leftovers can be refrigerated up to three days or frozen after cooling; reheat gently to preserve tenderness.

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