Description
Succulent garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes skillet brings Mediterranean flavors to dinner tables with minimal prep. Herbs, crispy textures, and rich parmesan cheese combine for a satisfying meal you can enjoy without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
Vegetables and Starches:
- 3 cups (about 450 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Seasonings and Extras:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface for the potatoes.
- Scatter potatoes into the skillet, coating them with a blend of aromatic seasonings including salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Allow potatoes to crisp and soften for 10-12 minutes, developing a golden exterior.
- Transfer perfectly cooked potatoes to a separate plate, reserving the flavorful skillet for the chicken.
- Introduce additional olive oil and butter to the skillet, creating a rich cooking base for the chicken.
- Place chicken into the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for a vibrant flavor profile. Cook for 6-8 minutes, ensuring a golden brown crust and complete internal cooking.
- Reintegrate the reserved potatoes back into the skillet, adding minced garlic to enhance the aromatic complexity.
- Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese over the entire mixture, gently stirring to distribute the cheese evenly.
- Allow the cheese to melt completely, creating a luxurious coating over the chicken and potatoes for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finish the dish by scattering fresh parsley across the top, adding a bright, herbaceous touch before serving immediately.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive palates or those craving extra kick.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for crispy exterior and creamy interior that holds shape during cooking.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature using meat thermometer for safe, perfectly cooked protein.
- Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas to create delicious vegetarian version while maintaining similar flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg