Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes Skillet delivers crispy, golden comfort with minimal cleanup. Savory seasoning and tender bites make this skillet a weeknight winner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 lbs red potatoes
Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pat your chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels to eliminate extra moisture.
- Combine 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon dried rosemary in a small bowl.
- Generously sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of 4 chicken breasts and 2 lbs red potatoes.
- Mince 4 cloves of garlic into super fine pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet at medium-high heat for exactly 2 minutes.
- Carefully place chicken breasts into hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on the first side.
- Flip chicken breasts and immediately scatter diced potatoes around the meat in the skillet.
- Evenly distribute minced garlic over chicken and potatoes.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium and continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, occasionally stirring potatoes.
- Verify chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated parmesan cheese across entire skillet during final 2 minutes of cooking.
- Remove skillet from heat and allow dish to rest for 3-4 minutes.
- Chop 2 tablespoons fresh parsley and scatter over chicken and potatoes before serving.
Notes
- Pat chicken thoroughly to ensure a crisp, golden-brown exterior that seals in moisture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and a perfect sear on the chicken and potatoes.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe, juicy meat without overcooking.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like oregano or basil if thyme and rosemary aren’t your favorites.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg