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Creamy Garlic Chicken With Baby Potatoes And Green Beans

A comforting dish featuring succulent chicken breasts, golden baby potatoes, and fresh green beans enveloped in a creamy, garlicky sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts Use organic for better quality.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Potatoes and Beans
  • 12 pieces baby potatoes Look for vibrant, fresh ones.
  • 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter version use half-and-half or Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated is best.
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Boil the baby potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and sauté in olive oil until golden.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet and brown the seasoned chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  2. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan, stirring until smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve the sliced chicken with boiled baby potatoes and fresh green beans, drizzled with the creamy sauce and garnished with parsley.

Notes

For meal prep, consider portioning into containers. Store in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for three months.