Description
Skillet Garlic Parmesan Chicken Potatoes bring weeknight dinner magic straight to your kitchen with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Crispy potatoes and juicy chicken combine under a blanket of savory parmesan, creating a one-pan meal that brings comfort to your table.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 lbs baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease.
- Pat 4 chicken breasts completely dry using clean paper towels.
- Blend 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Massage 1 tablespoon olive oil across the chicken surfaces.
- Coat each chicken piece thoroughly with the prepared seasoning mixture.
- Take 1.5 lbs halved potatoes and mix them with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Arrange seasoned chicken on one side of the baking sheet.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer on the opposite side, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Roast everything for 25-30 minutes at 400°F.
- Flip potatoes halfway through cooking to guarantee even browning.
- Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over chicken and potatoes during final 5 minutes.
- Switch oven to broil and cook until cheese turns golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Pat the chicken thoroughly to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispy exterior when roasting.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness, ensuring it reaches 165°F without overcooking and drying out the meat.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer with space between them to guarantee maximum crispiness and even browning.
- For a low-carb version, replace potatoes with roasted cauliflower or zucchini chunks, maintaining the same seasoning technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg