Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
A complete meal featuring Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce, baked until tender.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal
baking dish
Cast Iron Skillet
Chicken and Vegetables
- 6 thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 3 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
- 16 ounces baby Dutch potatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth or more, as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Stir in spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes; set aside.
Place chicken in a single layer into the prepared baking dish. Top with potatoes, spinach and garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Baked Chicken, chicken and potatoes, comfort food, easy dinner, Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce, one pan meal