Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a flavorful and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken pieces and crispy roasted potatoes, finished with a rich garlic butter and Parmesan cheese topping. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines Italian seasonings and a cheesy garlic finish for a deliciously satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-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 potatoes, 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 chunks with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until well coated. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Season the Potatoes: In another bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley to evenly coat.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Nestle the seasoned chicken pieces among the potatoes, making sure everything is in a single layer for even cooking.
- Bake Initial Roast: Place the dish uncovered in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. About halfway through, stir the potatoes to ensure even roasting.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the chicken and potatoes are baking, mix the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic in a small bowl to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Add Garlic Butter and Parmesan: After the initial 30 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven. Drizzle the garlic butter evenly over the chicken and potatoes, then sprinkle generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Finish Baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (reaching an internal temperature of 165°F) and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for a pop of color and freshness. Serve hot and enjoy your savory Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes!
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier meat.
- If baby potatoes aren’t available, Yukon Gold potatoes chopped into similar sizes work well.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking dish to allow proper roasting.
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer to ensure safety.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven.
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, One-Pan Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe, Weeknight Meal, Comfort Food, Italian Seasoning
