Description
This hearty Tuscan garlic chicken dish is paired with crispy roasted baby potatoes and finished with a creamy roasted red pepper pesto Alfredo sauce for a rich, comforting meal full of bold flavor and simple elegance.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread halved baby potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Stir in roasted red peppers and basil pesto. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Serve chicken with roasted potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add spinach to the sauce for extra texture and nutrients.
- Use jarred roasted red peppers for convenience.
- Replace part of the cream with more broth for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
