Garlic Chicken & Roasted Potatoes

 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. 

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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)

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 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.

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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.

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3. Prepare the Rice
• Toss warm cooked rice with butter or olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Keep warm.

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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.

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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.

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