Description
Sizzling “Cheesy Skillet Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes” brings rustic Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables. Crispy chicken and golden potatoes nestled in a savory parmesan sauce promise a delightful dinner that keeps family and friends coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Starches:
- 1 lb (454 grams) baby potatoes, halved or cubed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup garlic Parmesan sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by preheating the oven to 400°F. Coat potatoes with olive oil and half the seasoning blend, ensuring even coverage. Roast for 20 minutes until edges turn crispy and golden.
- While potatoes roast, heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat chicken pieces with the remaining spice mixture, creating a flavorful exterior.
- Sear chicken in the hot skillet, cooking for 7-10 minutes and rotating periodically to achieve an even, rich brown color. Verify doneness by checking the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Reduce heat and melt butter, adding minced garlic and stirring quickly to prevent burning. Allow garlic to become fragrant and slightly golden.
- Return roasted potatoes to the skillet, gently tossing them in the garlic butter to absorb maximum flavor. Reintroduce cooked chicken to the pan.
- Pour garlic Parmesan sauce over the chicken and potatoes, stirring carefully to ensure complete and uniform coating. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the top of the skillet.
- Cover the skillet and allow cheese to melt completely, creating a creamy, glossy layer. This should take approximately 5 minutes.
- Optionally garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and additional flavor. Serve immediately alongside a crisp salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version, ensuring a crispy exterior by pressing and coating with the same seasoning mix.
- Reduce carbs by substituting potatoes with cauliflower or turnips, which absorb flavors similarly and provide a lower-glycemic alternative.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and better caramelization of chicken and potatoes, creating deeper flavor profiles.
- Make the dish gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of traditional flour in the sauce and checking that all spice blends are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg