Herb-roasted chicken baked with tender potatoes and mushrooms in a creamy white sauce. Comforting, hearty, and perfect for an oven-to-table dinner.
2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or breasts
1½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp flour
1½ cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chicken and potatoes with oil and herbs.
Roast chicken and potatoes for 30 minutes.
Prepare sauce by cooking butter, garlic, flour, broth, cream, mushrooms, and cheese until slightly thickened.
Pour sauce over chicken and potatoes.
Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Rest briefly and serve.
Add spinach or fresh herbs for variation.
Cover loosely if browning too quickly.
Reheats well for leftovers.