Creamy Garlic Chicken Potatoes
This creamy garlic chicken features tender seared breasts in a rich sauce served with crispy roasted baby potatoes, creating a flavorful gluten-free dinner perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 large baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 large skillet for searing chicken and making sauce
- 1 mixing bowl for tossing potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 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)
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes halved
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the creamy garlic chicken hot with roasted baby potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for enhanced flavor.
- Include additional vegetables with potatoes if desired.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.