Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a simple and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken thighs or drumsticks are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then roasted alongside tender baby potatoes coated in garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. With minimal prep and easy cleanup, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For the Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, melted butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Arrange and roast: Arrange chicken and potatoes on a baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning potatoes halfway, until chicken is cooked through.
- Finish with cheese: Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over chicken and potatoes in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- If using boneless chicken, adjust baking time to 25 minutes.
- Pair with a salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
