French-style Chicken and Potatoes
Warm and satisfying, this French-style chicken and potatoes recipe combines tender chicken breasts with creamy sliced potatoes for an incredibly comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as Gruyère or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent and fragrant.
- Brown the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cooking each side for about 5 minutes.
- Layer the sliced potatoes evenly at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add the browned chicken breasts on top of the layered potatoes.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together the heavy cream and chicken broth, then pour over the chicken and potatoes.
- Top with grated cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors set.