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Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken

A delightful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken breasts, vibrant green beans, and creamy garlic herb sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces Chicken Breasts (cleaned and trimmed) Opt for organic or free-range chicken for better flavor and health benefits.
  • 10 oz frozen fine green beans (thawed) Fresh green beans can be used instead of frozen for a crisper texture.
  • 1 lb baby golden potatoes (diced) You can swap them for other small potatoes or sweet potatoes for a healthy twist.
For the Sauce
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 TBSP Nature’s Seasoning (or 1 TBSP salt, 1 TBSP pepper)
  • ½ TBSP butter
  • 1 TBSP garlic (minced)
  • 1 TBSP all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 oz cream cheese (softened and diced) For a lighter option, consider using Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 3 sprigs thyme (remove from stem) Fresh herbs lend an incredible flavor.
  • Fresh parmesan cheese (for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. On a large sheet pan, arrange the diced potatoes, green beans, and cleaned chicken breasts.
  3. Generously drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is nicely coated.
  4. Sprinkle Nature’s Seasoning (or salt and pepper) evenly over the ingredients.
  5. Transfer the sheet pan to the preheated oven. Bake everything for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
Making the Sauce
  1. While your chicken and veggies cook, set a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
  2. Melt the butter in the skillet, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the flour, mixing well until it forms a thick paste.
  4. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture starts to thicken.
  5. Add in the cream cheese, continuing to stir until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Finally, mix in the thyme and oregano for added depth of flavor.
Assembly
  1. Once the sheet pan is done cooking, remove it from the oven.
  2. Carefully pour the creamy garlic sauce over the chicken.
  3. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
  4. Serve warm and enjoy every bite of this comforting meal.

Notes

This dish is customizable; consider adding red pepper flakes for spice or swap chicken for lentils for a vegan option. For optimal texture, store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat with a splash of milk.