Description
A comforting chicken dish enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce, paired with roasted potatoes and asparagus. Perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups asparagus, trimmed
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic once butter is melted and bubbly, sauté until fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; add to skillet.
- Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side, aiming for a beautiful sear.
- Stir in heavy cream; let it bubble and simmer for about 3-5 minutes, thickening the sauce.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; lay them out on a baking sheet.
- Roast potatoes for about 20 minutes until tender and slightly crispy.
- Add asparagus to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve chicken with creamy sauce over roasted potatoes and asparagus.
Notes
- Make sure chicken breasts are of even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Use real butter for best results.
- Fresh garlic enhances the flavor of the sauce.
- Feel free to use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Don’t skip Italian seasoning for the classic flavor.
- Yukon gold or red potatoes are preferred for flavor.
- Fresh or frozen asparagus works; remove tough ends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Chicken Recipe