You can change the way this dish tastes by using any of your favorite seasoning in place of the salt and pepper.  For instance, if you have a packet of dry Italian salad dressing in your pantry, give that a try.

Also, you may want to substitute the frozen peas and carrots with any other variety of mixed frozen vegetables.  Try a frozen stir fry combination for something entirely different.  This is one recipe that just begs to be tweaked!

1 (16 oz.) bag of frozen hash browns
2 lbs. chicken breasts
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (12 oz.) bag of frozen peas and carrots
1 (6 oz.) can of sliced mushrooms, drained well

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Spray the lid and inside of a cast iron Dutch oven well with a non stick cooking spray.
Spread the frozen hash browns over the bottom of the pot.
Lay the chicken pieces on top of the potatoes and sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper.
Add the garlic, peas and carrots, and mushrooms in that order on top of chicken.
Cover and bake 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Makes 4 servings

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