Cheesy Chicken Potato Waffles
Cheesy Chicken Potato Waffles
Ingredients
For the Potato Waffles
- 1 1/2 pounds small yellow potatoes, washed and scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for greasing
For the Seasoned Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
For Assembly
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1
Place the washed small yellow potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes depending on size. Drain the potatoes using a strainer and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the chicken. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook, stirring frequently with a spatula, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle the 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken in the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce heat to low. Allow the cheese to melt into a gooey layer over the chicken, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Preheat your waffle maker. Once hot, generously brush the waffle grids with the melted unsalted butter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Place two of the boiled potatoes onto the center of the preheated and greased waffle maker. Close the lid firmly to press and cook the potatoes. Cook until golden-brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Carefully remove the potato waffle with a spatula and knife. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, greasing the waffle maker between each batch.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
To assemble, place a potato waffle on a serving plate or board. Spoon a generous portion of the cheesy chicken mixture from the pan on top of the potato waffle. Sprinkle an additional layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and potato waffle.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, cheesy, and savory Cheesy Chicken Potato Waffles.
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Cheesy Chicken Potato Waffles
Ingredients
For the Potato Waffles
- 1 1/2 pounds small yellow potatoes, washed and scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for greasing
For the Seasoned Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
For Assembly
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1
Place the washed small yellow potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes depending on size. Drain the potatoes using a strainer and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the chicken. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook, stirring frequently with a spatula, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle the 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken in the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce heat to low. Allow the cheese to melt into a gooey layer over the chicken, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Preheat your waffle maker. Once hot, generously brush the waffle grids with the melted unsalted butter.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Place two of the boiled potatoes onto the center of the preheated and greased waffle maker. Close the lid firmly to press and cook the potatoes. Cook until golden-brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Carefully remove the potato waffle with a spatula and knife. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, greasing the waffle maker between each batch.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
To assemble, place a potato waffle on a serving plate or board. Spoon a generous portion of the cheesy chicken mixture from the pan on top of the potato waffle. Sprinkle an additional layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and potato waffle.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, cheesy, and savory Cheesy Chicken Potato Waffles.