Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes is a crowd‑pleas one‑pan dinner that combines juicy chicken breasts with golden baby potatoes tossed in garlic, olive oil, and freshly grated Parmesan. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and Italian herbs for bold flavor, delivering a comforting, restaurant‑style meal in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights, the dish offers crisp edges, tender meat, and a cheesy finish that makes it ideal for family meals, prep, and Pinterest‑ready HD photos!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, half the garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread potatoes on one side of a baking sheet.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Parmesan; place on the other side.
- Bake 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining garlic and Parmesan over both chicken and potatoes; bake another 5‑10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are golden.
- Rest 2 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crisp potatoes
- pre‑roast them on high heat for 10 minutes before adding chicken. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or swap potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with potatoes
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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