ONE PAN CHICKEN AND POTATOES WITH GARLIC PARMESAN SPINACH CREAM SAUCE

PREP TIME: 5 MINS | COOK TIME: 25 MINS | YIELD: 4 servings

Easily and quickly make this one-pan chicken and potatoes any time for a simple dinner that everyone will love. Pan-seared lush chicken and fork-tender potatoes smothered in garlic, Parmesan, spinach cream sauce – a scrumptious complete meal made in a single pan!

INGREDIENTS

1 lb chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on

2 tbsp butter

2 c. baby red potatoes, washed and quartered

1 tsp paprika

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 medium tomatoes, diced

1 c.   (240ml) chicken stock

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 tsp Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil – combined)

1 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

Salt and pepper

1 c.    (240ml) half and a half (half cream mixed with half milk, for a lighter cream)

1 c. fresh spinach

HOW TO MAKE ONE-PAN CHICKEN AND POTATOES WITH GARLIC PARMESAN SPINACH CREAM SAUCE

Step 1: To taste, sprinkle the chicken thighs with 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: In a large skillet or pot, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken thighs to the skillet/pot, skin-side down. Sear the chicken thighs for about 4 to 5 minutes per side or both sides are golden brown. When done, drain the excess grease and transfer the chicken thighs to a plate. Set aside.

Step 3: In the now-empty skillet, melt the rest of the butter. Then, add the garlic, paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and potatoes. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.

Step 4: To the potatoes in the skillet, stir in the tomato and chicken broth. Simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 5: Now, add the half&half (or cream) along with the grated Parmesan cheese, spinach, and crushed chili pepper flakes. Stir well and decrease the heat. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6: Place the chicken thighs back in the skillet, skin-side up. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes more or until the chicken and potatoes are completely cooked. Adjust the seasoning according to taste.

Step 7: Remove from the heat when done and serve the chicken and potatoes right away garnished with more red pepper flakes and Parmesan. Enjoy!

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