Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potato Skillet
A comforting skillet meal featuring juicy chicken thighs and crispy potatoes, infused with garlic and topped with melted Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the pan: Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet, searing for 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and garlic: Toss in the diced potatoes and minced garlic, mixing to coat in oil and chicken flavor.
- Cover and cook: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top, cover again, and let it melt for 3-5 minutes.
Notes
Always taste as you go to adjust flavors. For gluten-free, ensure Parmesan is certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, skillet, comfort food, garlic, Parmesan, one-pan meal