Description
Satisfying Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes combine Italian herbs with hearty ingredients for a comforting meal. Golden chicken and crispy potatoes deliver rich flavors that will make hungry diners ask for seconds.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved (or large potatoes cut into chunks)
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for chicken)
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for potatoes)
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt (for chicken)
- ½ tsp salt (for potatoes)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (for chicken)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (for potatoes)
Instructions
- Prep Station: Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and ready a spacious baking sheet for culinary magic.
- Potato Transformation: Thoroughly wash and cube potatoes, then lavishly coat with olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and cracked pepper, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly seasoned.
- Chicken Preparation: Massage chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, allowing flavor profiles to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame, carefully searing chicken until a golden-brown crust emerges, roughly 3-4 minutes per side to lock in succulence.
- Baking Composition: Spread seasoned potatoes in a single, uncrowded layer on the baking sheet, strategically positioning seared chicken pieces with ample breathing room.
- Sauce Crafting: Melt butter in the same skillet, introduce minced garlic until fragrant, then whisk in parmesan cheese and cream to create a velvety, indulgent sauce.
- Flavor Infusion: Drench chicken and potatoes with the garlic parmesan sauce, ensuring comprehensive coverage, then transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven.
- Roasting Finale: Bake for 20-25 minutes, verifying chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F, with potatoes emerging crisp on the exterior and tender at the core.
- Garnish and Serve: Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or additional parmesan, transforming the meal into a visually stunning and flavor-packed culinary experience.
Notes
Optimize Potato Texture: Cut potatoes into uniform cubes for even cooking, preventing some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
Prevent Chicken Dryness: Sear chicken before baking to lock in moisture and create a flavorful golden crust, ensuring juicy meat throughout the cooking process.
Sauce Consistency Control: Add cream gradually to the parmesan sauce, whisking continuously to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, velvety texture.
Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular cream with coconut cream for dairy-free version, or use low-fat cheese for a lighter alternative without compromising rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg