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Chicken and Potatoes with a Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

This recipe for Chicken with potatoes in a garlic cream sauce is our families' favorite meal. It is amazingly delicious and so easy to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 9 X 13-inch pan

Equipment

  • 9 X 13-inch bake dish
  • Sink Colande
  • Large Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Chicken Thighs
  • 3 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 3 cups Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 16 oz Potatoes
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and spray a 9X13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray, then set aside.
  • Season the tops of your chicken with salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning.
  • Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken, seasoning side down, and season the opposite sides while in the pan.
  • Sear both sides of the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes, then carefully pick up each piece with a fork and place into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a sink colander, wash the potatoes, peel off skins if desired, and cut each in quarters and then place in the baking dish with the chicken thighs.
  • Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in the same pan and stir in chopped spinach, then cook on medium for 2 minutes stirring often.
  • When fully wilted, set aside in a bowl to be used later.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in the pan and then add the minced garlic.
  • Cook until fragrant; around 1-2 minutes.
  • Whisk in 2 Tablespoons flour to the butter and garlic mixture, allowing the flour to cook for two minutes.
  • When flour is fully combined, whisk in 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp thyme and 1/2 tsp basil.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream to the flour mixture and then whisk to combine.
  • When the sauce is starting to get thick whisk in freshly shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Add the cooked spinach back into the creamy sauce and then stir gently to combine.
  • Finally, carefully pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes in the baking dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reach 165 degrees.
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