Cheesy Skillet Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes
A comforting one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and a rich garlic parmesan coating for a hearty and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 500g chicken thighs or chicken breast
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook until golden and crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the chicken until browned on both sides and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat and add remaining butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Return chicken and potatoes to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle in parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Mix until the cheese melts and coats everything evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Add vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Place skillet under broiler for a crispier finish.
- Mix mozzarella with parmesan for extra cheesiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan for crispier potatoes.
- Reheat in a skillet or oven to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
