Chicken & Potato Surprise

Chicken & Potato Surprise 16 oz extra lean, skinless, bonless chicken breast 2 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 5 russet potatoes 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese 2 tbsp dried parsley Preheat oven to 400 Prepare a large casserole dish with nonstick spray Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder In a skillet over medium heat brown each chicken breasts on both sides, cooking for only 2-3 minutes, the set aside Peel and cut each potato into matchstick size sticks Layer 3/4 of the potatoes on the bottom of the casserole dish Lay chicken on top of the potatoes and then place remaining potatoes on top of chicken Pour cream over chicken and potatoes Season with remaining salt & pepper Sprinkle cheese over cream and then top with parsley Cover pan with foil, making a few slits in the top of the foil, and bake for 45 minutes on the middle rack of the oven After 45 minutes move rack to lower rack and continue baking, with the foil cover, for another 30 minutes then check the potatoes for tenderness If potatoes are done, remove the foil, and let continue cooking until lightly browned If potatoes are not done keep cooking for an additional 10 minutes and check again