Description
Parmesan chicken and potatoes blend Italian comfort with hearty home cooking, creating a golden-crusted masterpiece straight from Mediterranean kitchens. Crispy, herb-infused chicken nestled alongside perfectly roasted potatoes will make you crave seconds with its irresistible flavor profile.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Potatoes and Cheese:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly dry the chicken breasts with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning adherence.
- Create a flavor blend by mixing Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Massage olive oil onto the chicken breasts, then generously coat with the prepared seasoning mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- In a separate large bowl, combine halved potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, tossing until potatoes are uniformly seasoned.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken on one side of the baking sheet and distribute the potatoes on the other side in a single layer to promote consistent cooking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning potatoes midway through to achieve uniform crispness.
- Verify chicken doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) with a meat thermometer.
- During the final 5 minutes, sprinkle additional Parmesan over chicken and potatoes, then broil for 1-2 minutes to create a golden, crispy exterior.
- Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly dried before seasoning to achieve maximum flavor absorption and crispy exterior.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for richer taste and better melting compared to pre-grated varieties.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to guarantee potatoes and chicken cook evenly and develop golden crispy edges.
- Customize the dish by swapping Italian seasoning with herbs like rosemary or thyme for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 345 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg