Here’s a comforting and flavor-packed recipe for a Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken & Crispy Potato Pasta Bowl — a cozy, restaurant-style meal with seared herb chicken, creamy pasta, and golden, crispy potatoes for a delicious texture contrast.
🍲 Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken & Crispy Potato Pasta Bowl
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 30–35 min
🧂 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Optional: 1 tbsp butter for finishing
For the Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce:
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2 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
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8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni work well)
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Salted water for boiling
For the Crispy Potatoes:
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2 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced small
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt, pepper, paprika (optional)
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Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Crisp the Potatoes:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 400°F).
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Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional herbs/spices.
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Roast or air fry for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking halfway through.
2. Cook the Pasta:
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Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook the Chicken:
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Season chicken cutlets with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook in olive oil for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
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Optional: add 1 tbsp butter to pan for extra flavor at the end. Set aside and slice.
4. Make the Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce:
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In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 min).
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Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
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Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and chopped herbs. Stir until smooth and thickened (3–5 minutes).
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Assemble the Bowls:
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Toss pasta into the sauce and coat well. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for extra creaminess.
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Divide creamy pasta into bowls. Top with sliced chicken and a handful of crispy potatoes.
📝 Tips:
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Add veggies like spinach, peas, or blistered cherry tomatoes to lighten it up.
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Make it spicy by adding crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
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Try sweet potatoes for a twist on the crispy topping.
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Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variety.