Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes is a one-pan wonder featuring crispy baby potatoes, tender chicken thighs, and a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or 4 boneless skinless breasts)
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: Lemon juice
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread on a large baking sheet.
- 2. Pat chicken dry, season generously with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Transfer to baking sheet with potatoes.
- 3. In same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp oil and minced garlic. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- 4. Pour garlic cream sauce over chicken and potatoes on baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are crispy.
- 5. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold or red baby potatoes for best texture.
- For lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Boneless chicken cooks faster – check at 20 minutes.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth to revive sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh + potatoes
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, chicken and potatoes, one pan chicken, creamy chicken thighs