Description
Skillet Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes combines crispy chicken with creamy potatoes in one pan. Cheese-laden and herb-infused, this comforting meal brings Mediterranean warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) olive oil, divided
- ½ cup (120 mL) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 mL) heavy cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Quarter baby potatoes uniformly to ensure rapid, even cooking and optimal texture.
- Prep Chicken: Slice chicken into consistent bite-sized pieces for balanced cooking and effortless consumption.
- Potato Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium flame, then distribute potato quarters with salt, pepper, and smoky paprika for enhanced flavor profile.
- Potato Roasting: Sauté potatoes 10-12 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve golden crispy exterior while maintaining tender interior, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Chicken Cooking: Reintroduce olive oil to skillet, add chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, searing until caramelized and fully cooked.
- Flavor Infusion: Add minced garlic to chicken, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the meat and create a rich sensory experience.
- Ingredient Reunion: Combine roasted potatoes with garlic-infused chicken, gently mixing to distribute flavors comprehensively.
- Cheese Melting: Generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese across the skillet, reducing heat and covering to create a luxurious melted cheese coating for 3-5 minutes.
- Final Garnish: Conclude by sprinkling fresh parsley for a vibrant green accent and herbaceous complexity.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Cut baby potatoes into uniform quarters to ensure even cooking and crispy texture throughout the dish.
- Chicken Consistency: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces of equal size for uniform cooking and optimal flavor absorption.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Allow cheese to melt slowly over low heat, creating a smooth, creamy coating that enhances the overall taste and presentation.
- Seasoning Strategy: Layer seasonings gradually during cooking to build depth of flavor, starting with salt and pepper, then adding more complex spices like Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg