Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe features juicy baked chicken breasts paired with tender baby Yukon gold potatoes. Coated in a flavorful garlic butter and Parmesan cheese mixture, this easy sheet pan dinner delivers a comforting and delicious meal perfect for weeknights or busy weekends.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2.5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2.5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved Yukon gold potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half of the melted butter, half of the minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the potatoes on one side of the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Using the same bowl, coat the chicken breasts with the remaining olive oil and melted butter, the rest of the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Arrange chicken and potatoes: Place the coated chicken breasts on the opposite side of the baking dish from the potatoes, ensuring even spacing for proper cooking.
- Bake the dish: Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the potatoes halfway through for even cooking and browning.
- Add remaining Parmesan: Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and potatoes after the initial 30 minutes of baking.
- Continue baking: Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Optional finishing touches: For crispier potatoes, you can broil the dish for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking. Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon juice if desired before serving.
Notes
- For crispier potatoes, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts for a juicier option.
