Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken brings serious flavor to your dinner table with crispy, cheesy chicken nestled alongside golden roasted potatoes. Dinner comes together in one pan, making cleanup a breeze and giving you more time to enjoy a delicious meal with your family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Chicken Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Potatoes and Accompaniments:
- 1.5 pounds baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Take four chicken breasts and pat them completely dry with paper towels. This helps seasonings adhere better.
- Create a seasoning blend using 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken and massage the seasoning mixture into every surface of the meat.
- Slice 1.5 pounds of baby potatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to the potatoes. Toss until each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Position the seasoned chicken on one side of the baking sheet and spread the potatoes on the other side, ensuring a single layer for even roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Flip the potatoes halfway through to guarantee uniform crispiness.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- During the final 5 minutes, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese over the chicken and potatoes.
- Activate the broiler briefly to create a golden, crispy exterior.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the chicken and potatoes immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Always pat chicken completely dry to help seasonings adhere and create extra crispy exterior.
- Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor and ensure even grating for consistent coating.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer without overcrowding to help them become golden and crisp instead of steaming.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe cooking without drying out the meat, aiming precisely for 165°F internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg