Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken bites dance with parmesan cream sauce, creating a luxurious culinary experience alongside crispy roasted potatoes. Rich flavors and golden-brown textures invite you to savor this irresistible meal that promises comfort and indulgence on a single plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Sauce:
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and position two separate racks: one for potatoes and another for roasting.
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring consistent cooking and tenderness.
- Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly coated.
- Spread seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded for crispy exterior.
- Roast potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through to promote even browning.
- While potatoes cook, season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté chicken bites for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and pour in heavy cream, whisking continuously.
- Reduce heat and stir in parmesan cheese until sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar over roasted potatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Drizzle parmesan cream sauce over chicken bites and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve chicken and cheesy potatoes immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use uniform chicken cubes to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior with maximum flavor retention.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet when sautéing chicken to ensure proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Allow butter and cream to simmer gently when creating the sauce to prevent separation and maintain smooth consistency.
- Enhance potato crispiness by using a rimmed baking sheet and leaving enough space between potato pieces during roasting.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut cream for lighter, dietary-friendly sauce alternatives.
- Add red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra heat and depth in the chicken seasoning.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh for vegetarian version while maintaining similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg