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πΏ Tuscan Garlic Chicken & Potatoes with Roasted Tomato Pesto Cream is rustic, cozy, and packed with bold, sun-kissed flavor! Garlic-herb grilled chicken bites, crispy rosemary-garlic roasted potatoes, and an irresistible creamy roasted tomato-basil pesto drizzle that upgrades every single bite. ππ₯
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π Garlic-Herb Grilled Chicken Bites
β’ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bites
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 2 cloves garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tsp dried oregano
β’ Β½ tsp smoked paprika
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π₯ Crispy Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Potatoes
β’ 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced
β’ 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary (or Β½ tsp dried)
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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Creamy Roasted Tomato-Basil Pesto Drizzle
β’ Β½ cup roasted cherry tomatoes (or store-bought fire-roasted tomatoes)
β’ 2 tbsp basil pesto
β’ 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream
β’ 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese π§
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π Garnish
β’ Fresh basil or parsley
β’ Extra Parmesan
β’ Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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π₯ Instructions
1. Roast the Potatoes
β’ Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
β’ Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
β’ Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25β30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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2. Grill the Chicken
β’ Season chicken bites with olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
β’ Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for about 4β5 minutes per side until juicy and caramelized.
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3. Make the Roasted Tomato Pesto Cream
β’ Blend roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, Greek yogurt (or cream), Parmesan, and olive oil until smooth.
β’ Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
β’ Add a splash of water if a thinner drizzle is desired.
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4. Assemble the Plate
β’ Plate the crispy roasted potatoes.
β’ Add juicy garlic-herb chicken bites.
β’ Drizzle generously with the creamy roasted tomato-basil pesto sauce.
β’ Garnish with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
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β¨ Herby, garlicky, creamy, and kissed by roasted tomatoes β this dish is a Mediterranean comfort food dream!