Description

This cozy one-pan chicken and potatoes skillet features a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce—perfect for a romantic Valentine’s dinner or any comfort food craving. Crispy potatoes and juicy chicken soak up every drop of decadent sauce, making it a restaurant-worthy meal at home.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium chicken breasts (about 12 oz total)
8–10 baby potatoes (about 1 lb), quartered
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
5–6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Slice chicken breasts horizontally if thick; pat dry. Quarter baby potatoes. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and cover loosely.
Add another tablespoon olive oil and butter to skillet. Add potatoes, sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt. Sear 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
Scoot potatoes to pan edges. Add remaining butter, then garlic. Stir 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Add heavy cream and stir. Sprinkle in parmesan, stirring until melted and sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Nestle chicken back into skillet among potatoes. Spoon sauce over everything. Simmer 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and heat chicken through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Serve hot, spooning chicken, potatoes, and sauce onto plates.

Notes

Let potatoes sear without stirring for crispy edges. Use room temperature chicken for juicier results. Freshly grated parmesan melts best. If sauce splits, whisk in a spoonful of cream cheese or butter. For variations, swap potatoes for gnocchi or cauliflower, add spinach or mushrooms, or use chicken thighs. Taste sauce before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Half the skillet (ab
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 800
Fat: 29
Saturated Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 27
Fiber: 4
Protein: 38

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