🍄 Savory, creamy, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Chicken & Potatoes with Creamy Mushroom Parmesan Sauce is a comforting, elegant dish. Herb-seared chicken bites are smothered in a garlic mushroom-Parmesan sauce, served alongside crispy rosemary potatoes and lemon-thyme rice. The Parmesan-infused mushroom-yogurt sauce ties it all together, adding a luxurious creamy finish. 🍋✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Herb-Seared Chicken Bites
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Crispy Rosemary Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Lemon-Thyme Rice
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥣 Mushroom-Parmesan Yogurt Sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
• Remove from skillet and set aside.
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2. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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3. Prepare the Rice
• Toss cooked rice with olive oil, lemon zest, fresh thyme, and a pinch of salt.
• Keep warm.
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4. Make the Mushroom-Parmesan Sauce
• In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Sauté mushrooms until golden and tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then remove from heat and whisk in Greek yogurt.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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5. Assemble the Plate
• Arrange the herb-seared chicken bites over the lemon-thyme rice, with crispy potatoes on the side.
• Spoon the creamy mushroom-Parmesan sauce over the chicken.
• Garnish with fresh thyme or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
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✨ A creamy, savory dish that’s comforting yet bright, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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