Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes is a comforting one-pan dinner featuring juicy, seasoned chicken breasts or thighs paired with tender baby potatoes coated in garlic and Parmesan. With minimal prep and a simple bake in the oven, it delivers a flavorful, balanced meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- â…“ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the chicken and potatoes.
- Prepare Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts or thighs evenly with this flavorful mixture.
- Prepare Potatoes: Halve the baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes. In a separate bowl, toss them with 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic cloves, grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until well coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned chicken on one side of a baking sheet. Place the coated potatoes on the other side, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over both the chicken and potatoes. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Baby potatoes work best as they cook evenly and quickly, but you can substitute with small red or gold potatoes cut into uniform pieces.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken and potatoes for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh flavor but can be omitted or substituted with other herbs like thyme or basil.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on serving size; just use a larger or smaller baking sheet accordingly.
