Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe is an easy one-pan dinner featuring juicy seasoned chicken breasts and golden baby potatoes roasted with fresh garlic, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and butter. It’s a simple, family-friendly meal packed with savory flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved (quarter larger potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
- Season the potatoes: Add potatoes to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half of the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on one side of the prepared pan.
- Prepare the chicken: Drizzle chicken breasts with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Rub with the remaining garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Arrange the chicken on the other side of the pan.
- Bake: Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping or stirring the potatoes halfway through. Cook until the potatoes are golden and fork-tender and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add butter and Parmesan: Brush the hot chicken and potatoes with melted butter. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan. Giving the potatoes space helps them develop golden, crisp edges.
- For especially thick chicken breasts, gently pound them to a more even thickness before cooking.
- Always check chicken at the thickest point with an instant-read thermometer. It should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives the best flavor and texture.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking / Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 660 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg