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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasties

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danielle_oriordan

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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
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
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts(butterflied)2 pieces
- White Potatoes(cut into chunks)2 medium
- Chicken Stock(or equivalent liquid stock)1 cube
- Water300 ml
- Cream65 ml
- Small White Onion(diced)1 piece
- Garlic Cloves(finely chopped)2 cloves
- Fresh Spinach1 handful
- Butter1 tablespoon
- Olive Oil2 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
Instructions
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- 1Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).5mPreview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even roasting.
- 2Wash 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.5mPreview5mPreviewWash 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.Cutting potatoes into similar sizes ensures they cook evenly.
- 3Spread 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.35mPreview35mPreviewSpread 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.Don't overcrowd the baking tray; use two if necessary for crispier results.
- 4While 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.3mPreview3mPreviewWhile 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.Butterflying helps the chicken cook faster and more evenly.
- 5Season the butterflied chicken breasts generously on both sides with paprika, chicken seasoning, and garlic powder.2mPreview2mPreviewSeason the butterflied chicken breasts generously on both sides with paprika, chicken seasoning, and garlic powder.Ensure even coating for maximum flavor.
- 10Heat 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.12mPreview12mPreviewHeat 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.Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if needed.
- 6In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced white onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.4mPreview4mPreviewIn the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced white onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.Scrape up any browned bits from the chicken; these add flavor to the sauce.
- 7Add the finely chopped garlic cloves to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.1mPreview1mPreviewAdd the finely chopped garlic cloves to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.Garlic burns quickly, so keep an eye on it.
- 8Dissolve 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.3mPreview3mPreviewDissolve 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.Deglazing the pan adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
- 9Reduce 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.3mPreview3mPreviewReduce 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.Do not boil the cream sauce vigorously, as it can curdle.
- 11Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take about 1-2 minutes.2mPreview2mPreviewStir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take about 1-2 minutes.Add spinach at the very end to retain its vibrant color and nutrients.
- 12Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan with the creamy garlic sauce, coating them well. Serve immediately with the roasted potatoes.1mPreview1mPreviewReturn the cooked chicken breasts to the pan with the creamy garlic sauce, coating them well. Serve immediately with the roasted potatoes.Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.
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