One pan chicken and potatoes with garlic Parmesan spinach cream sauce is a comforting and flavorful meal that is both easy to prepare and packed with delicious ingredients. With tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and a creamy spinach sauce, this dish is a complete and satisfying meal. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through creating a mouthwatering one pan chicken and potatoes dish with a delectable garlic Parmesan spinach cream sauce.
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups baby potatoes, halved
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme on both sides.
In the prepared skillet or baking dish, arrange the chicken breasts and surround them with the halved baby potatoes.
Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken and potatoes. Add the minced garlic evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken and potatoes, to taste.
Transfer the skillet or baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden and crispy.
While the chicken and potatoes are baking, prepare the garlic Parmesan spinach cream sauce. In a separate saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the fresh spinach leaves to the sauce and cook for a few minutes until the spinach wilts.
Remove the chicken and potatoes from the oven. Pour the garlic Parmesan spinach cream sauce over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring they are well coated.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Serve the one pan chicken and potatoes with garlic Parmesan spinach cream sauce hot, allowing each person to enjoy a chicken breast alongside the crispy potatoes and creamy sauce. This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy the delicious flavors and convenience of this one pan recipe!
