What is on those Hash Browns?

ooh... its been too long.

Tonight was going to be ordinary, watch the next food network star then go to bed. Didn't happen. I got hungry, as often happens when I watch the food network. But what should I fix so close to bedtime without time for a shopping trip? Let me tell you!

I didn't have much to choose from. The leftovers had been eaten by my girls before bed, so I had to whip up something new. I knew my wife wanted hash browns, but I wanted something with protein. I am a meat and potato guy. I have this... Chicken breast, but they are frozen, oh no!

I start the chicken in the oven, no seasoning, just get it cooked because I am tired and I want to eat before I go to sleep. 380 degrees, fifteen minutes. Flip then start the hash browns.

Frozen hash browns is always the way to go for me because every time I try them from scratch, I get mad and the Hash browns turn out miserable. Not with frozen hash browns! Heat the pan up with some veggie oil to med-high and throw on the potatoes. cook for 8-10 minutes and flip. The chicken should be about finished.

When the chicken is done and the hash browns are on the home stretch, cut up the chicken; but it's plain chicken, no flavor... I love this rosemary garlic seasoning that we have, and it sounds great with the hash browns. The chicken is cut (diced) and mixed with this seasoning and I flip the hash browns when they are cooked to make sure I am happy with the color and done-ness. I am.

I pick the least done side of the potatoes and put them on the heat while I add the diced rosemary garlic chicken and (drum roll) the cheddar cheese. Cover with plate and let the cheese melt. When the cheese melts, I cut the potatoes in half and plate up the food. Almost ready to eat and my mouth is watering.

What now? I am afraid that the dinner is going to be dry with the potatoes and the chicken with the dry seasoning on it. But what do I add to rosemary garlic chicken covered hash browns? It has to be a tomato based sauce right? Ketchup, barbecue sauce, or something... Nope. Look in the fridge... Ranch.?. perfect.

I drizzle ranch dressing on the rosemary garlic chicken covered hash browns and we eat. WOW, so good I had to add it to the blog! try it and enjoy, ask me questions if it doesn't turn out right... I am no trained chef, but I may be able to help!

good luck