Creamy Garlic Chicken & Potato Bake
Comforting, rich, and packed with flavor — an easy one-pan dinner
This Creamy Garlic Chicken & Potato Bake is the kind of cozy meal everyone loves. Juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and a silky garlic cream sauce all baked together until golden and bubbling. It’s hearty enough for a family dinner but simple enough for a weeknight.
Best of all? Everything cooks in one dish, making cleanup easy.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–5)
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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1.5 lbs (700g) baby potatoes, halved
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
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½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
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¾ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Optional:
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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1 cup sliced mushrooms
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1 cup baby spinach
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the Potatoes
Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
Spread evenly in the baking dish.
3️⃣ Season the Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and remaining Italian seasoning.
Place on top of the potatoes.
4️⃣ Make the Garlic Cream Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
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Heavy cream
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Chicken broth
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Minced garlic
Pour evenly over chicken and potatoes.
5️⃣ Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over top, and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until:
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Chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature
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Potatoes are fork-tender
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Top is golden and bubbly
6️⃣ Rest & Serve
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
💡 Tips for Perfect Results
✔ Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking
✔ Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
✔ For crispy potatoes, parboil them 5 minutes first
✔ Add extra garlic if you love bold flavor
🥔 Variations
Lighter Version
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Keto Version
Replace potatoes with cauliflower florets.
Extra Creamy
Add 2 tablespoons cream cheese to the sauce.
Herb Upgrade
Add fresh thyme or rosemary before baking.
📦 Storage
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Refrigerator: up to 4 days
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Freezer: up to 2 months
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Reheat covered to maintain moisture
🔢 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
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Calories: 520
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Protein: 38g
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Carbs: 30g
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Fat: 28g
(Varies depending on cheese and cream used.)
💛 Final Thoughts
Creamy Garlic Chicken & Potato Bake is rich, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. The tender chicken and creamy garlic sauce soak into the potatoes, creating a dish that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare.