Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Creamy garlic parmesan sauce is smothered over chicken, broccoli and potatoes then topped with cheese before getting baked to bubbly perfection. The result is a decadent, cozy complete dinner that you can easily scoop onto the plate.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts diced
- 16 oz baby dutch potatoes gold or red
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 white onion diced
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning* for chicken or use your favorite
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning for potatoes or use your favorite
- Olive oil
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 heaping tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 cup white wine* see notes for substitution
- 2 cups heavy cream half & half can be substituted but will be thinner
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Boil & Bake Potatoes
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are fork tender. Scoop out potatoes with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool on a baking pan.
Into the same boiling water, add the broccoli and boil for 2 minutes to blanch. Drain broccoli and pat dry.
Drizzle potatoes with 1/4 cup olive oil and toss them to coat. Use the underside of a measuring cup to smash potatoes. Sprinkle on the seasoning and bake for 40-45 minutes or until crispy. Leave the oven on.
While Potatoes Bake:
In a skillet over medium-low, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and add the seasoned chicken. Cook about 4 minutes, flip once, reduce heat to low and add butter, onion and garlic. Saute until chicken is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to chicken and onions into a 9x13 baking dish.
Make Cream Sauce
In the same skillet over medium, add the butter and minced garlic. Saute until fragrant then add in the white wine. Bring mixture to a low boil and simmer until the wine reduces by half.
Add in heavy cream and bring to a low boil. Simmer until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the pepper, parmesan and whisk until incorporated. Taste and add salt if needed - remember the potatoes and chicken also have salt, so don't overdo it.
* Chicken seasoning and potato seasoning are just suggested and what I used. You can swap out for your favorite all-purpose seasoning or use Italian seasoning.
* To substitute the wine: use 1/2 cup chicken stock with 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice.
My homemade Cajun Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or regular
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, adjust to your heat preference
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Calories: 941kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 46g