Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken with Baby Potatoes
This dish features tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with baby potatoes, topped with melted cheddar cheese. It's a comforting and protein-rich meal perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound baby potatoes halved
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, thyme, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add halved baby potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and return to a gentle simmer.
- Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet with the potatoes and cover to cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and potatoes, cover, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Enjoy your creamy, cheesy, and protein-rich meal!
Notes
Serve directly from the skillet for a rustic look.