A perfectly portioned meal featuring seasoned roasted chicken bites topped with melted cheese and red bell peppers, paired with garlicky shrimp and crispy baby potatoes. Quick, flavorful, and designed for a hassle-free weeknight dinner.

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

For the Chicken & Potatoes:

• 2-3 boneless chicken tenders (or 1 small chicken breast, cut into chunks)
• 2-3 baby potatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• ¼ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

For the Shrimp:

• 4 large raw shrimp (peeled, tail-on)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt and black pepper

Garnish:

• 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley

Cookware and Tools Needed:

• Tongs
• Small mixing bowl
• Non-stick pan or grill pan (for frying the shrimp)
• Baking sheet (is ideal for roasting potatoes, but if you don’t have one, the frying pan from your pot set works great too—it’s versatile enough for both frying and baking!)
  

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Directions:

Step 1. Prep & Season:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil (optional).
• Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken chunks with ½ tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• Potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with remaining ½ tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 2. Roast:

• Spread potatoes (cut-side down) and chicken on separate sides of the baking sheet.
• Roast for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through.

Step 3. Add Toppings:

• Remove the baking sheet. Top chicken with shredded cheese and red bell pepper slices. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Step 4. Cook the Shrimp:

• While roasting, pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

Step 5. Serve:

• Plate the cheesy chicken, crispy potatoes, and shrimp. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.

Savory paprika-seasoned chicken with melted cheese and sweet bell peppers, paired with garlicky shrimp and tender roasted baby potatoes. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish to this protein-packed solo meal.