07/21/2025
Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken and Roasted Baby Potatoes
This dish shows pan-seared chicken pieces (likely thighs or boneless breasts cut into smaller portions) in a rich, creamy sauce alongside roasted baby potatoes, all cooked in one pan or finished together.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
* 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into 2-inch pieces if using breasts)
* 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
* 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup chicken broth
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
* 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
* Prepare Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet (or directly in an oven-safe skillet if using for the whole dish). Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and golden.
* Sear Chicken: While potatoes are roasting, pat chicken pieces dry. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
* Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
* Make Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
* Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
* Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Stir in the chopped parsley and chives (if using).
* Combine and Finish: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Add the roasted baby potatoes to the skillet around the chicken.
* If your skillet is oven-safe and the potatoes were roasted in it, simply place the skillet back into the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and the sauce is bubbly. If using separate baking sheet for potatoes, transfer them to the skillet.
* Garnish with additional fresh chopped parsley before serving.