Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe features tender chunks of seasoned chicken and crispy baby potatoes baked together in a flavorful garlic butter sauce topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It’s an easy one-pan meal perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into large chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Potatoes
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved (or Yukon Gold, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
For the Garlic Parmesan Finish
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan to prevent sticking.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate.
- Season the potatoes: In a separate bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and dried parsley for balanced seasoning.
- Assemble the dish: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Nestle the seasoned chicken chunks evenly among the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Stir the potatoes once halfway through baking to promote even roasting.
- Prepare garlic butter: While the chicken and potatoes bake, combine melted unsalted butter with minced garlic in a small bowl to make the flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Add Parmesan and garlic butter: Remove the baking dish from the oven and evenly drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the chicken and potatoes. Then, generously sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Finish baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve hot for a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- If baby potatoes aren’t available, Yukon Gold potatoes cut into chunks work well.
- Be sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken for food safety.
- Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor—feel free to adjust the amount to taste.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Baked Chicken and Potatoes, One-pan Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food
