Chicken Potato Bake

4 medium potatoes (original recipe says no need to peel but I always peel mine), cut into approximately ¾ inch cubes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 and ½ tablespoons olive oil
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 and ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F/220 degrees C.
Place the potato cubes in a large bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
Spray a large (9x13) baking dish with non stick spray. Spread potato mixture in dish and bake about 15 minutes.
Remove baking dish from oven and place the chicken pieces in the dish, nestling them down into the potato mixture a bit. If desired, brush the top of each chicken piece with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked and potatoes are browned.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top, return to the oven and bake for a few more minutes to melt the cheese.
When serving, sprinkle chopped parsley on top (if desired).

**I usually pre-cook the potatoes in the microwave for 10-12 minutes and then proceed with recipe as written because the potatoes never seem to cook in the oven no matter how long I leave them in)

From http://www.dizzybusyandhungry.com/chicken-potato-bake/