Chicken Potatoes Garlic Parmesan Cream (Printable)
Tender chicken and golden potatoes baked in rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce—a comforting 55-minute dish perfect for any weeknight dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Potatoes
06 - 1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes, halved
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
13 - 1 cup chicken broth
14 - 1 cup heavy cream
15 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
17 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish or ovenproof skillet.
02 - Toss halved potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer on one side of the baking dish.
03 - Season chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to baking dish next to potatoes.
04 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then add Parmesan, dried herbs, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly, 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Pour cream sauce evenly over chicken and potatoes. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes are fork-tender.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cream sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- Everything bakes in one pan so you spend less time cleaning and more time eating
02 -
- Sear the chicken even if it feels like an extra step, because that golden crust creates flavor you can't get any other way
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese since pre-grated versions contain additives that prevent proper melting
03 -
- Let your chicken rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for more even cooking
- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, because it goes from stovetop to oven seamlessly