Description
Savory garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes skillet combines rustic Italian flavors in one pan. Crispy chicken and golden potatoes create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 3 tablespoons (tbsps) olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) dried Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a blend of paprika, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, creating a golden-brown exterior by searing approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer perfectly seared chicken to a temporary plate, maintaining its juicy texture.
- Introduce additional olive oil to the skillet, then arrange potato chunks to create a crispy, caramelized surface through 10-12 minutes of continuous cooking.
- Scatter minced garlic across potatoes, allowing aromatic flavors to develop for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Nestle previously seared chicken back into the skillet, creating a harmonious arrangement with the potatoes.
- Liberally dust the entire dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes to ensure chicken reaches optimal internal temperature.
- Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley across the skillet, creating a vibrant, herbaceous garnish.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting a rustic and flavorful one-pan meal.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with boneless thighs for a juicier, more tender result that stays moist during cooking.
- Add red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat that complements the garlic and Parmesan flavors perfectly.
- Use a cast-iron skillet to achieve extra crispy potatoes and create a beautiful golden-brown sear on the chicken.
- Gluten-free and low-carb diets can modify the recipe by replacing potatoes with cauliflower or turnips for similar texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg