Name: Ultimate Creamy Garlic Chicken with Dreamy Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes; 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; Salt and pepper to taste (for potatoes); 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for green beans); 1 clove garlic, minced (for green beans)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
2
Place quartered potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3
While potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4-6 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown and cooked through (165°F/74°C internal). Remove chicken, tent with foil.
4
Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter and melt. Add minced garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce.
5
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
6
Drain cooked potatoes. Return to pot over low heat for 1 minute to dry. Add milk and 1/4 cup butter. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
7
In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add trimmed green beans and 1 clove minced garlic. Sauté 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.
8
Return sliced or whole chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling into the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes and green beans, spooning extra sauce over all.

💡 Notes

For juicier chicken, consider brining for 30 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream. Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can be added to the sauce for extra aroma. Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3-4 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.

Ultimate Creamy Garlic Chicken with Dreamy Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans