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High Protein Creamy Garlic Chicken with Crispy Roasted Potatoes

This protein-packed dinner combines tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic parmesan sauce with perfectly crispy roasted potatoes. The dish comes together in under 40 minutes using simple ingredients and is perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  2. While the potatoes are roasting, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each breast. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to heat through. Serve the creamy garlic chicken alongside the crispy roasted potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra crispy potatoes: soak cubed potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before roasting. For chicken perfection: pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking. Meal prep friendly: store potatoes separate from chicken to maintain crispiness.