Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Recipe: Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
For the Chicken and Potatoes:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
For the Chicken and Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the potatoes are well coated.
- Place the seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Place the browned chicken breasts on the baking sheet with the potatoes.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
For the Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- In the same skillet used for browning the chicken, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
- Add heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
To Serve:
- Place the roasted chicken breasts and potatoes on a serving platter.
- Pour the Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce over the chicken and potatoes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy this delicious Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce!
