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Creamy Cheese Chicken with Potato Pancakes: A Comfort Food Delight


  • Author: Annabel
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Tender chicken fillets coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce served over crispy, golden potato pancakes. This comforting and indulgent dish is perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 chicken fillets
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 100 g butter
  • 100 g cheese (grated or cut into small pieces)
  • 1 bunch of dill, chopped

For the Potato Pancakes:

  • 67 potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 egg
  • 23 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup flour
  • 30 ml vegetable oil

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

  • Season both sides of the chicken fillets with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Melt 50 g of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken fillets for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining 50 g of butter. Add the cheese, stirring constantly until fully melted into a smooth sauce.
  • Mix in the chopped dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return the chicken fillets to the skillet, coating them in the cheese sauce. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then set aside.

Prepare the Potato Pancakes

  • Grate the potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  • In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, salt, black pepper, turmeric, egg, minced garlic, and flour. Mix until well combined.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten them with the back of a spoon to form pancakes.
  • Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

Assemble the Dish

  • Place a few potato pancakes on a serving plate.
  • Top with the creamy cheese-coated chicken fillets.
  • Garnish with additional chopped dill, if desired.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, ensure you squeeze out as much water as possible from the grated potatoes before mixing the pancake batter.
  • Use cheeses that melt well, such as cheddar, gouda, or mozzarella.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to retain the crispiness of the pancakes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Fusion