Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Chips

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp onion granules
• 1 tbsp garlic granules
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 125ml single cream
• 200ml hot chicken stock
• 25g parmesan, finely grated
• 800g Maris piper potatoes, washed and cut into chips
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven and toss the cut potatoes with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread onto a baking tray and bake until golden and crisp.

2. 2

   Season the chicken breasts evenly with smoked paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Sear the seasoned chicken breasts in a hot pan until cooked through, then remove and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, sauté the chopped shallot and crushed garlic until fragrant and softened.

5. 5

   Pour in the hot chicken stock and single cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.

6. 6

   Stir in the finely grated parmesan until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.

7. 7

   Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan to coat in the sauce, and serve alongside the hot chips.