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Garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes with golden-brown chicken, crispy potatoes and melted cheese in cast iron skillet.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes

Garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes with crispy golden chicken pieces, roasted baby potatoes and melted cheese. Easy one pan dinner recipe that's ready in 45 minutes with restaurant-quality flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Boneless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 lbs Baby potatoes Halved for roasting
  • 6 cloves Fresh garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • ¼ cup Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 3 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Herb blend
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For color
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional heat

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet For even heat distribution
  • Sharp knife For cutting chicken and potatoes
  • Cutting board For safe food preparation
  • Large mixing bowl For tossing ingredients
  • Measuring cups and spoons For accuracy
  • Wooden spoon For stirring gently
  • Oven mitts For safe handling
  • Fine grater For fresh parmesan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F, grease large cast iron skillet
  2. Halve baby potatoes, pat dry, cut chicken into pieces
  3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
  4. Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, half the Italian seasoning
  5. Heat oil and butter in skillet, sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side
  6. Transfer chicken to plate temporarily
  7. Add potatoes cut-side down, cook 5-6 minutes until golden
  8. Add minced garlic to skillet with potatoes
  9. Nestle chicken back between potatoes
  10. Transfer to oven, roast 20-25 minutes until tender
  11. Sprinkle parmesan over everything, bake 5-7 minutes more
  12. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.