Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes (Printable Version)
Crispy coated chicken and tender roasted potatoes in a rich garlic Parmesan blend. An easy one-pan dinner for the whole family.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Potatoes
05 - 1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes, quartered
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Parmesan Coating
09 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or oregano, basil, thyme mix)
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
→ Optional Garnish
14 - Extra grated Parmesan
15 - Chopped parsley
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, toss quartered potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In the same bowl, coat chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
04 - Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
05 - In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, grated Parmesan, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, and chopped parsley. Sprinkle mixture evenly over chicken and potatoes.
06 - Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and potatoes are golden and tender.
07 - Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a crispier topping.
08 - Remove from oven. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley as desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The garlic Parmesan crust creates this incredible crispy topping that everyone fights over
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the potatoes or theyll steam instead of roast, give them space on the pan
- The broiler can go from perfect to burnt in seconds, set a timer and dont walk away
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute
- Use a microplane to grate the Parmesan fresh for the best melting texture