🧄 Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes 🥔
Tender, juicy chicken in a rich garlic cream sauce paired with crispy, herb-roasted baby potatoes for the perfect comfort meal.
Looking for a hearty weeknight dinner or a cozy Sunday meal that hits all the right notes? This Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes is a mouthwatering dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen with simple ingredients and minimal fuss.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Perfect balance of creamy, garlicky richness and crispy golden potatoes
- One skillet and one sheet pan = less cleanup
- Customizable and kid-friendly
- Packed with flavor, comfort, and texture in every bite
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Roasted Baby Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Roast the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
🍗 Step 2: Sear the Chicken
- While the potatoes roast, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and set aside.
🥄 Step 3: Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning.
- Let simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
👌 Step 4: Combine & Serve
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the creamy sauce.
- Let everything simmer together for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Plate the chicken with a generous spoonful of the garlic cream sauce and serve alongside the crispy roasted potatoes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
🕒 Quick Tips & Info:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: Approx. 580 kcal per serving
🔁 Variations & Add-Ins:
- Swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs for extra juiciness
- Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor
- Try cauliflower or asparagus in place of potatoes for a low-carb twist
❤️ Final Thoughts
This Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food recipe—rich, satisfying, and absolutely full of flavor. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or preparing a cozy dinner for two, this dish will quickly become a weeknight favorite.
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