I've been experimenting with new spices and having some hits and misses. Spices are a fairly inexpensive way to boost your pantry – with a full spice cabinet, chicken and potatoes can taste different every night of the week.
I recently purchased some fennel seeds and hadn't found the right way to use them. I've always disliked it when I'd had it at restaurants, but those cooking shows swear by it – so I bought some to experiment with.
I used very little in this recipe, and while I could still taste it, it wasn't as overpowering as I'd previously experienced, and I actually really liked it. Now I know that I like fennel, but only in small doses. If you enjoy the taste, feel free to add more, of course! I used my cast iron skillet for this but any oven safe dish will work!
Tuscan Chicken Skillet
Tuscan Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tsp crushed rosemary
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 4 good-sized russet potatoes (cubed)
- 3-4 carrots (chopped how you like them)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 450
- Mix the spices together and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the meat, potatoes, carrots and onion with the oil. Then add the spice mix and toss until well mixed.
- Add the food to your skillet and put the skillet in the oven. Set your timer for 10 minutes and then turn the oven down to 350.
- Cook until the potatoes are tender, about another 20 minutes. Stir gently at least once.
- Take the skillet from the oven and add the butter and toss again until the butter is melted and all over everything. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Jen Nikolaus
This looks so delicious and healthy! I can’t wait to try it!
Best,
Jen @ YummyHealthyEasy.com
Shannon {Cozy Country Living}
This looks like a wonderful weeknight meal! I love cooking in my cast iron skillet too! So excited to try this:) I am your newest follwer on google + and Twitter! I look forward to more great recipes:)
Kayla
This looks SO yummy. I can’t wait to try it! I found you through Lil Luna. Enjoy your day! 🙂
-Kayla @ OrchardGirls
Miz Helen
Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day Weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds
This looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects!
christy
Just put this in the oven! Thanks for inspiring my family’s dinner tonight!