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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasties
danielle_oriordan
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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasties
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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasties

A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender, butterflied chicken breasts in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, served alongside crispy, seasoned roasted potatoes. This recipe combines simple ingredients for a satisfying meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
#Chicken
#Roasties
#Creamy Sauce
#Garlic
#Comfort Food
#Easy Dinner
#Weeknight Meal
Seasoned Potatoes Ready for Roasting
Seasoned Potatoes Ready for Roasting

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
40m
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
700
Calories
70g
Protein
45g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Perfectly Cooked Butterflied Chicken
Perfectly Cooked Butterflied Chicken

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breasts
    (butterflied)

    2 pieces
  • White Potatoes
    (cut into chunks)

    2 medium
  • Chicken Stock
    (or equivalent liquid stock)

    1 cube
  • Water

    300 ml
  • Cream

    65 ml
  • Small White Onion
    (diced)

    1 piece
  • Garlic Cloves
    (finely chopped)

    2 cloves
  • Fresh Spinach

    1 handful
  • Butter

    1 tablespoon
  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoons
  • Garlic Powder (for potatoes)

    1 teaspoon
  • Paprika (for potatoes)

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt (for potatoes)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper (for potatoes)

    1 teaspoon
  • Italian Herbs (for potatoes)

    1 teaspoon
  • Paprika (for chicken)

    1 teaspoon
  • Chicken Seasoning (for chicken)

    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder (for chicken)

    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder (for sauce)

    1 teaspoon
  • Dried Parsley (for sauce)

    1 teaspoon
  • Italian Seasoning (for sauce)

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt (for sauce)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper (for sauce)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 2
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Creamy Garlic Sauce Simmering
Creamy Garlic Sauce Simmering

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
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    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
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    Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even roasting.
  • 2

    Wash and cut the white potatoes into even chunks. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Toss well to coat.
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    Wash and cut the white potatoes into even chunks. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Toss well to coat.
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    Cutting potatoes into similar sizes ensures they cook evenly.
  • 3

    Spread the seasoned potato chunks in a single layer on a baking tray. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
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    Spread the seasoned potato chunks in a single layer on a baking tray. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
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    Don't overcrowd the baking tray; use two if necessary for crispier results.
  • 4

    While potatoes are roasting, butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally almost all the way through, then opening them up like a book. Pat dry with paper towels.
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    While potatoes are roasting, butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally almost all the way through, then opening them up like a book. Pat dry with paper towels.
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    Butterflying helps the chicken cook faster and more evenly.
  • 5

    Season the butterflied chicken breasts generously on both sides with paprika, chicken seasoning, and garlic powder.
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    Season the butterflied chicken breasts generously on both sides with paprika, chicken seasoning, and garlic powder.
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    Ensure even coating for maximum flavor.
  • 10

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, keeping warm.
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    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, keeping warm.
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    Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if needed.
  • 6

    In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced white onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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    In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced white onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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    Scrape up any browned bits from the chicken; these add flavor to the sauce.
  • 7

    Add the finely chopped garlic cloves to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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    Add the finely chopped garlic cloves to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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    Garlic burns quickly, so keep an eye on it.
  • 8

    Dissolve the chicken stock cube in 300ml of water, then pour into the pan. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any delicious browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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    Dissolve the chicken stock cube in 300ml of water, then pour into the pan. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any delicious browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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    Deglazing the pan adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • 9

    Reduce heat to low, stir in the cream, garlic powder, dried parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
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    Reduce heat to low, stir in the cream, garlic powder, dried parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
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    Do not boil the cream sauce vigorously, as it can curdle.
  • 11

    Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take about 1-2 minutes.
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    Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take about 1-2 minutes.
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    Add spinach at the very end to retain its vibrant color and nutrients.
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    Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan with the creamy garlic sauce, coating them well. Serve immediately with the roasted potatoes.
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    Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan with the creamy garlic sauce, coating them well. Serve immediately with the roasted potatoes.
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    Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.
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