Creamy Garlic Chicken Potatoes
A delightful dish combining tender chicken breasts and creamy garlic sauce with roasted baby potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Chicken and Sauce
- 4 pieces boneless (skinless) chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing chicken
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, optional) for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, rosemary or thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and crisp.
Cooking Chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, stirring and scraping any browned bits off the pan, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, grated Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning to the skillet, stirring well. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
Notes
Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting the potatoes. If you want a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer after adding the cream and cheese. You can use fresh herbs instead of dried for a more intense flavor. Adding spinach or mushrooms to the sauce can enhance the dish even more! To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate the container for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm it in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until heated through.