Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts or thighs baked with seasoned baby potatoes, all finished with a luscious garlic butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal, it’s easy to prepare and packed with savory herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- 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, combine the chicken chunks with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Toss well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning. Set aside.
- Season the potatoes: In a separate bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley until they are evenly seasoned.
- Assemble in baking dish: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in the greased baking dish. Nestle the seasoned chicken pieces among the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Bake initial stage: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the potatoes once halfway through to promote even roasting.
- Prepare garlic butter: While the chicken and potatoes are baking, mix the melted butter with minced garlic in a small bowl to create the garlic butter sauce.
- Add garlic butter and Parmesan: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes, then sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese generously over the 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: Once cooked, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve hot for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier results.
- If using larger potatoes, chop them into smaller chunks to ensure even cooking.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is fully cooked.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color and fresh flavor but can be omitted if not available.
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