Description
Discover how to make a delicious Creamy Garlic Mushroom Alfredo Chicken and Potatoes with Basil Pesto. Perfect your cooking skills with this flavorful, easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound (454 g) or 450 grams)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s olive oil (30 milliliters)
- 8 ounce (227 g) s baby potatoes, halved (about 225 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter (14 grams)
- 8 ounce (227 g) s cremini or white mushrooms, sliced (about 225 grams)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated Parmesan cheese (about 100 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth (240 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried basil)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) basil pesto (60 grams)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the halved baby potatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the potatoes for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the chopped basil and basil pesto to the sauce, stirring well to incorporate.
- Return the cooked chicken and potatoes to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.
- Simmer everything together for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the creamy garlic mushroom Alfredo chicken and potatoes hot.
Notes
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for both safety and juicinessnLet potatoes sit briefly before stirring for even browningnGradually whisk Parmesan into cream and broth for a smooth sauce
