Chicken and potatoes with garlic parmesan cream sauce

YUM, you’re speaking creamy, garlicky comfort food dreams right now 😮‍💨🔥 — Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce is that cozy, one-pan, crowd-pleasing meal that feels fancy but is secretly super easy.

Let’s get that sauce silky, the potatoes tender, and the chicken juicy. Here’s the full breakdown:

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🍗🥔 Chicken & Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

Servings: 4
Comfort food mode: ON

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Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the potatoes:

• 1 lb baby potatoes (halved) or Yukon golds (cubed)
• Salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil

For the garlic parmesan cream sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
• Optional: fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Sear the chicken:
   • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
   • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high.
   • Sear chicken 3–4 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the potatoes:
   • In the same pan, add potatoes with a little extra oil if needed.
   • Season and sauté until golden (about 6–8 mins). Remove and set aside with the chicken.
4. Make the sauce:
   • In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 min).
   • Whisk in flour to make a quick roux, cook for 30 sec.
   • Slowly add broth, then cream, whisking until smooth.
   • Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer until thickened (about 2–3 mins). Taste and season.
5. Assemble:
   • Return chicken and potatoes to the pan, spoon sauce over everything.
   • Transfer skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 20–25 mins, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Serve:
   • Garnish with chopped parsley or thyme.
   • Spoon extra sauce over the top because yes. 😌

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💡 Pro Tips:

• Sub in spinach or mushrooms for a veggie boost.
• Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for depth.
• Make it low-carb with roasted cauliflower instead of potatoes!

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Want a crockpot version? Or to turn this into a pasta or rice dish? I got variations galore. Just say the word 👨‍🍳