Garlic Chicken & Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Pesto Sauce

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.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Garlic-Oregano Chicken

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Salt & pepper to taste

Herb-Roasted Potatoes

• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme

• Salt & pepper to taste

Herb-Infused Rice

• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Salt & pepper to taste

Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce

• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp store-bought or homemade basil pesto

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Water (to thin if needed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Season chicken breasts with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

• Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

• Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

2. Roast the Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

3. Prepare the Rice

• Toss warm cooked rice with butter or olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.

• Keep warm.

4. Make the Pesto Sauce

• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper.

• Add water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches a creamy, drizzleable consistency.

5. Assemble the Plate

• Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of herb-infused rice.

• Add crispy roasted potatoes on the side.

• Drizzle everything with the creamy basil pesto sauce.

• Garnish with extra parsley or fresh basil if desired.

A delicious, comforting meal with bright, herbaceous notes and a creamy finish.