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Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Sauce with Mushroom and Potatoes

Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Sauce with Mushrooms & Potatoes

Enjoy a comforting Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Sauce with Mushroom and Potatoes that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin-on preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Fresh Herbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken skin side down for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes, then remove from skillet.
  5. Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes, then add mushrooms and potatoes for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well, and simmer for 1 minute.
  7. Nestle the chicken skin side up into the sauce and transfer skillet to the oven.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and potatoes are tender.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of cream for desired creaminess. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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