Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a delicious one-pan meal featuring juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs baked to perfection with tender baby potatoes. Coated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and paprika, this dish delivers a savory and crispy skin with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a comforting American main course perfect for easy weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Potatoes
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning and Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the chicken and potatoes evenly.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken and potatoes.
- Coat Chicken and Potatoes: Add the chicken thighs and halved baby potatoes into the bowl with the seasoning mixture. Toss everything together until the chicken and potatoes are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Transfer the coated chicken and potatoes to a large baking dish or rimmed sheet pan, arranging them in a single layer to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Optional Broil: If you desire extra crispy skin and browned potatoes, broil the dish for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, carefully watching to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and potatoes for a burst of freshness and color, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels before coating with the seasoning mixture.
- You can substitute chicken breasts or drumsticks if preferred; however, adjust the cooking time accordingly—chicken breasts may cook faster, so monitor closely to avoid drying out.
- Using baby potatoes reduces prep time as they cook faster; regular potatoes can be used but may require longer baking.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, dried parsley can be used but add it earlier in the cooking for flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
