Description
This garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes is an easy one-pan dinner packed with bold flavor. Juicy roasted chicken and crispy golden potatoes are coated in garlic, herbs, and parmesan for a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts (1.5–2 lbs / 700–900g)
- Baby potatoes, halved (1.5 lbs / 700g)
- Parmesan cheese, grated (3/4 cup / 70g)
- Garlic, minced (5–6 cloves)
- Olive oil (3 tbsp)
- Butter, melted (2 tbsp)
- Italian seasoning (1 tsp)
- Paprika (1 tsp)
- Salt (1–1.5 tsp)
- Black pepper (1/2 tsp)
- Onion powder (1 tsp)
- Garlic powder (1 tsp)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (2 tbsp)
- Lemon juice (optional, 1 tbsp)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
2. Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Spread potatoes cut-side down on the pan.
4. In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, melted butter, garlic, parmesan, and seasonings.
5. Place chicken on the same pan in a single layer.
6. Sprinkle extra parmesan over chicken and potatoes.
7. Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
8. Optional: broil for 3–5 minutes for extra crispiness.
9. Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispiness.
- Use bone-in chicken for extra flavor if desired.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days.
- Reheat in oven for best texture and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg