Jul 14 2026
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Smothered Baked Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time1h
Serves4

Pan-roasted chicken breast, creamy parmesan sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Seasonal Veggies

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Sear the Chicken

    In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Creamy Parmesan Sauce

  1. 3

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. 4

    Combine Chicken and Sauce

    Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  1. 5

    Cook the Potatoes

    While the chicken is baking, place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.

  2. 6

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, minced garlic, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Keep warm until serving.

Seasonal Veggies

  1. 7

    Prepare the Veggies

    In a separate bowl, toss the mixed seasonal vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can choose to steam or roast them in the oven.

  2. 8

    Cook the Veggies

    If roasting, spread the veggies on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or until tender. If steaming, place them in a steamer over boiling water for about 5-7 minutes.

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