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Creamy Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes - Elegant Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This creamy herb chicken recipe transforms simple ingredients into an elegant weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy. The combination of tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich herb pan sauce alongside crispy garlic roasted potatoes creates the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  2. While potatoes are roasting, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through. Serve the creamy herb chicken alongside the roasted potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect sear. For even cooking, pound thicker breasts to uniform thickness. If sauce is too thin, let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes. For extra crispy potatoes, make sure they're spread in a single layer without overcrowding the baking sheet.