Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes delivers a comforting dinner that comes together faster than you can say “delicious.” Roast these golden, crispy chicken pieces with herb-coated potatoes for a simple meal that makes weeknight cooking feel like a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 1.5 pounds baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a sizzling 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat the 4 chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels to ensure perfect seasoning adherence.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper evenly across the surfaces.
- Slice 1.5 pounds of baby potatoes in half, creating uniform pieces that will crisp beautifully.
- Mince 4 garlic cloves finely to release their robust flavor into the potato mixture.
- Toss potato halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper until thoroughly coated.
- Arrange seasoned chicken breasts on one side of the prepared baking sheet and spread potato halves on the opposite side, ensuring they’re in a single layer.
- Roast everything in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to lock in those delicious juices.
- Optionally, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F for perfect doneness without drying out.
- Slice potatoes uniformly so they cook evenly and crisp up consistently across the baking sheet.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a golden, crisp exterior that seals in moisture.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your spice blends are certified gluten-free and swap regular Parmesan for a similar alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg