Description
A heartwarming dish featuring succulent chicken in a velvety creamy sauce, enriched with earthy mushrooms and tender potatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken or bone-in thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken. Pat it dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Sauté the mushrooms. In the same skillet, add a tablespoon more oil, then toss in sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until they’re golden and softened.
- Add garlic. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Build the sauce. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme). Simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Combine and roast. Add the chicken back to the skillet along with quartered potatoes. Nestle everything together, ensuring the potatoes are covered with the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot. Scoop generous portions, and don’t forget that delectable sauce!
Notes
For a lighter option, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, and chicken thighs can be swapped with rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: herb roasted chicken, creamy chicken recipe, comfort food, family dinner, savory chicken