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This Garlic Chicken & Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Pesto Sauce is a comforting, herb-filled meal with a creamy, flavorful twist. Juicy garlic-oregano chicken slices, crispy roasted potatoes, and fragrant herb-infused rice are brought together by a luxurious basil pesto yogurt sauce. π§π₯°πππππ
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π Garlic-Oregano Chicken
β’ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tsp dried oregano
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π₯ Herb-Roasted Potatoes
β’ 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π Herb-Infused Rice
β’ 1Β½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
β’ 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
β’ 1 tsp lemon zest π
β’ 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π₯£ Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce
β’ ΒΌ cup plain Greek yogurt
β’ 2 tbsp store-bought or homemade basil pesto
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
β’ Water (to thin if needed)
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π₯ Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
β’ Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
β’ Season chicken breasts with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
β’ Sear chicken for 4β5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
β’ Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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2. Roast the Potatoes
β’ Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
β’ Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
β’ Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20β25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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3. Prepare the Rice
β’ Toss warm cooked rice with butter or olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
β’ Keep warm.
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4. Make the Pesto Sauce
β’ In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper.
β’ Add water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches a creamy, drizzleable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Plate
β’ Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of herb-infused rice.
β’ Add crispy roasted potatoes on the side.
β’ Drizzle everything with the creamy basil pesto sauce.
β’ Garnish with extra parsley or fresh basil if desired.
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β¨ A delicious, comforting meal with bright, herbaceous notes and a creamy finish.
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