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Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

A delicious Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce that's quick to prepare and perfect for a complete meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet
  • 9 x 13 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 3 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 16 ounces baby Dutch potatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

For the Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth or more, as needed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ cup half and half
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Stir in spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Place chicken in a single layer into the prepared baking dish. Top with potatoes, spinach and garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
  • Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
  • For the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

A complete meal in one! Baked crisp-tender chicken with potatoes and spinach, so good!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken, Cream Sauce, Dinner, garlic, parmesan, potatoes
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