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Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Herb Cream Sauce

Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Herb Cream Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs and buttery Yukon Gold potatoes come together in a rich garlic herb cream sauce with fresh greens and plenty of Parmesan.
Course budget dinners, Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, quick dinners
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 -8

Ingredients

Chicken and Potatoes

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes about 5 medium, cut into 1 inch chunks

Garlic Herb Cream Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme stems removed, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup packed chopped fresh kale or spinach
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
  • tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
  • ½ cup half and half
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F or 205°C.
  • Season the chicken thighs with the salt and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Sear the chicken for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be cooked through. Transfer it to a plate.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the garlic and thyme and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Stir in the kale or spinach and basil. Cook for about 1 minute, until the greens begin to wilt.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken stock, stirring until smooth and thickened.
  • Stir in the half and half, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until creamy. Add a splash more chicken stock or half and half if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Place the potatoes in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Nestle the chicken thighs among the potatoes, then pour the sauce evenly over everything. Gently stir the potatoes so they are coated in the sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C.
  • Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • Cut the potatoes into even 1 inch pieces and make sure they are well coated in the sauce.
  • Add a splash of chicken stock or half and half if the sauce gets too thick.
  • Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for a more golden top.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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