Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes (One-Pan Dinner)
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner hero. Juicy, seasoned chicken and crispy Parmesan-coated potatoes roast together on a single pan — no fuss, minimal cleanup, and big flavor! With Italian herbs, garlic, and a golden cheesy finish, this one-pan meal will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Potatoes
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1.5 lbs baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
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1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment or lightly grease. -
Season the Chicken
Pat chicken dry.
Mix Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Rub chicken with olive oil and coat evenly with seasoning. -
Prep the Potatoes
Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until well coated. -
Assemble
Place chicken on one side of the sheet pan and potatoes on the other in a single layer. -
Bake
Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway.
Chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) internal temperature. -
Optional Golden Finish
Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan on top and broil 2–3 minutes to brown. -
Serve
Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot!
Notes
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Crispier potatoes? Place them cut-side down before roasting.
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Using thighs? Increase cooking time by 3–5 minutes.
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Add lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon over the finished dish for bright flavor.
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Toss in veggies like green beans, broccoli, or asparagus for a full sheet-pan meal.