Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken and Potatoes
A delightful dish of crispy chicken and tender potatoes enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce topped with gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 4 Medium Potatoes, diced
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella)
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken and potatoes: Wash and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Rest the chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate to let it rest.
- Sauté the garlic and potatoes: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then toss in the diced potatoes for 5-6 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, incorporating bits from the pan.
- Add the cheese: Mix in shredded cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Return the chicken: Slice the rested chicken and nestle it back into the cream sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Finish your dish: If the sauce is thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water for desired consistency.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or almond milk. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, cheesy, potatoes, comfort food