Description
Marry Me Chicken and Potatoes will make your dinner table sizzle with irresistible flavor, bringing romance and comfort to your evening meal. Creamy, herby chicken nestled with crispy potatoes creates a simple yet elegant dish that sparks joy from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Main Vegetables:
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Dry your 4 chicken breasts and 1 lb baby potatoes completely with paper towels to ensure perfect browning.
- Slice potatoes in half and coat with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper for maximum flavor.
- Generously season chicken breasts with remaining salt, pepper, and 2 tsp Italian seasoning on both surfaces.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until oil is shimmering and hot.
- Sear chicken breasts for precisely 3-4 minutes per side, creating a gorgeous golden-brown exterior with crispy edges.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, keeping those delicious browned bits in the skillet.
- Toss 3 minced garlic cloves into the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth and ½ cup heavy cream into the skillet, scraping up all those flavorful browned bits.
- Incorporate ½ cup parmesan cheese and ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, stirring until sauce begins to thicken.
- Nestle chicken back into the skillet and arrange potato halves around the meat for even cooking.
- Slide skillet into a 425°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature.
- Allow dish to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven to help juices redistribute.
- Garnish with ¼ cup fresh basil and serve directly from the skillet, spooning that luxurious sauce over everything.
Notes
- Always pat chicken and potatoes completely dry to ensure proper browning and crispy exterior.
- Searing the chicken at medium-high heat creates a delicious golden crust that locks in moisture.
- Choose baby potatoes for faster cooking and more even roasting around the chicken pieces.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and use less parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg