Creamy Chicken Potato Bake
Baby potatoes tossed with Italian garlic sauce, baked alongside tender and juicy chicken breast.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1½ lb Boneless chicken breast with skin on cut in halves, or skinless
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning mix
- 2 Tbsp Oil or Ghee
- 16 oz Baby Potatoes halved or quartered
- 2 Tbsp Chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 Tbsp chopped dill fresh
- 1 Tsp Chili flakes or to taste
For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Garlic Cloves pressed
- 1 Tbsp Gluten-free flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ Cup Greek Yogurt
- ½ Tsp Dried Basil
- 1 Tsp Dried oregano
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and chili flakes.
- Add Olive oil or Ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, then set aside on a plate.
- Next, we'll make the creamy sauce. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee, then add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add in chicken broth, oregano, and basil.
- Add a bit of water to the greek yogurt to make it is more watery. Then add to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the flour with 2-3 Tbsp water until well combined. Add this mixture to the creamy sauce into the pan.
- Continue to simmer until sauce thickens stirring frequently. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the seared chicken into the baking dish, then add potatoes and pour over the sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg