Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts and crispy baby potatoes baked together with a flavorful garlic butter and Parmesan cheese finish. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines savory herbs and spices with a creamy, cheesy topping for a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Season the potatoes: In a separate bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and dried parsley to coat them well.
- Assemble in baking dish: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Nestle the seasoned chicken pieces among the potatoes to allow even cooking.
- Bake initially: Place the baking dish uncovered into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, stirring the potatoes once halfway through to ensure even roasting.
- Prepare garlic butter: While the chicken and potatoes are baking, combine the melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl to create the garlic butter mixture.
- Add Parmesan and garlic butter: After 30 minutes of baking, remove the dish from the oven. Drizzle the garlic butter evenly over the chicken and potatoes, then sprinkle them generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Finish baking: Return the baking 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 on top before serving. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to check chicken is fully cooked.
- Baby potatoes can be substituted with Yukon Golds chopped similarly.
- If preferred, chicken thighs can be used for a juicier texture.
- Fresh Parmesan enhances flavor but pre-grated can also be used.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- This dish is easily doubled for larger families or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, baked chicken and potatoes, one pan chicken dinner, easy chicken recipes, cheesy chicken and potatoes
