If you're looking for a dinner that's delicious, easy, and creates almost zero dishes, this garlic parm chicken and potatoes is about to become your new best friend. We're talking tender, juicy chicken and perfectly crispy potatoes all roasted together on one pan with tons of garlic, butter, and parmesan.
This is the kind of meal that looks impressive but requires minimal effort. You toss everything with the garlicky parmesan butter, spread it on a baking sheet, and let the oven do all the work. Forty-five minutes later, you've got a complete dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
I make this at least twice a month because it's foolproof, satisfying, and my entire family devours it. Plus, cleanup is a breeze—one pan, one bowl, done. Whether it's a busy weeknight or a lazy Sunday when you want comfort food without the fuss, this recipe delivers every single time.
True One-Pan Meal – Everything cooks on one sheet pan. Chicken, potatoes, all that garlic butter goodness—just toss, spread, and bake. Minimal dishes means more time to actually enjoy your dinner instead of scrubbing pans.
Garlic Butter Magic – The combination of butter, garlic, and parmesan creates this incredible coating that makes everything taste amazing. The potatoes get crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, and the chicken stays juicy and flavorful.
Complete Dinner in One – You've got your protein and your starch all in one pan. Just add a simple side salad or some veggies and you're done. No need to coordinate multiple dishes finishing at the same time.
Foolproof and Forgiving – This recipe is really hard to mess up. The chicken stays moist, the potatoes get crispy, and even if you're a few minutes over or under on timing, it still turns out great. Perfect for beginner cooks or busy nights.
Budget-Friendly Family Meal – Chicken, potatoes, butter, garlic, parmesan. Basic ingredients that don't cost much but taste incredible. You can feed a family of four for under $12.
Versatile and Adaptable – Use chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks. Try different potato varieties. Add vegetables like broccoli or green beans. This recipe is a great base that welcomes your creativity.
Here's what you need to make this delicious one-pan garlic parm chicken and potatoes.
Chicken Choice – Breasts are lean and cook quickly, thighs are juicier and more forgiving. Bone-in pieces take longer but stay incredibly moist. All work great—choose based on your preference and what's on sale.
Baby Potatoes Are Perfect – Baby potatoes (also called new potatoes or fingerlings) are ideal because they cook in the same time as the chicken and get wonderfully crispy. If using larger potatoes, cut them into 1-inch chunks so they cook through.
Fresh Parmesan Essential – I know I sound like a broken record, but freshly grated parmesan really does make a difference. It melts into the butter and coats everything beautifully. The powdered stuff just doesn't have the same flavor or texture.
Butter Creates Crispy Perfection – The melted butter helps the potatoes get crispy and golden while keeping the chicken moist. It also carries all that garlic and parmesan flavor to every bite.
Garlic, Lots of It – Six cloves gives you that perfect garlic butter flavor without being overwhelming. The garlic mellows as it roasts and becomes sweet and delicious.
This is ridiculously easy. Let's do this.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup (optional but highly recommended). Lightly spray with cooking spray.
Pro tip: If you want extra crispy potatoes, use two baking sheets and give everything more room to spread out. Crowding causes steaming instead of roasting.
If using baby potatoes, halve them. If using larger potatoes, cut them into 1-inch chunks. The key is making sure they're all roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. If using chicken breasts and they're super thick (over 1 inch), you can pound them to an even thickness or slice them in half horizontally. This helps them cook at the same rate as the potatoes.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix it all together until well combined. This is your flavor bomb that's going to make everything delicious.
Pro tip: Taste the mixture! It should be well-seasoned and garlicky. Remember, this is coating everything, so it needs to be flavorful.
Add the chicken and potatoes to the bowl with the garlic parmesan butter. Toss everything together with your hands or a large spoon until the chicken and potatoes are completely coated in that buttery, garlicky, cheesy goodness.
Make sure every piece gets covered—the more coating, the more flavor!
Spread the chicken and potatoes in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet. Try not to overcrowd—if things are piled on top of each other, they'll steam instead of roast and you won't get that crispy exterior.
Place the chicken pieces strategically among the potatoes. Make sure the potatoes have cut-side down for maximum crispiness.
Pro tip: If there's any garlic parmesan butter left in the bowl, drizzle it over everything on the pan. Don't waste that liquid gold!
Pop the pan in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes. The exact time depends on the size of your chicken pieces:
The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F, and the potatoes should be fork-tender and golden brown with crispy edges.
Pro tip: Halfway through cooking (around 20 minutes), give everything a quick stir or flip to ensure even browning.
If you want extra crispy, golden tops, turn on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Watch it carefully though—things can go from golden to burnt quickly under the broiler.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if you're feeling generous. Serve with lemon wedges on the side—a squeeze of fresh lemon brightens everything up beautifully.
Then dig in and enjoy your ridiculously easy, incredibly delicious one-pan dinner!
This is already a complete meal with protein and starch, but a few simple sides make it perfect.
Simple Green Salad – A crisp salad with mixed greens and a light vinaigrette adds freshness and balances the richness of the garlic butter.
Roasted Vegetables – If you didn't add veggies to the pan, roasted broccoli, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts make great sides.
Garlic Bread – Because if you're already doing garlic and parmesan, why not go all in? Crusty garlic bread is perfect for soaking up any leftover garlic butter on the pan.
Steamed Green Beans – Simple steamed green beans with a little butter and lemon are light and complement the rich chicken and potatoes.
Coleslaw – A tangy, crunchy coleslaw provides a nice textural contrast to the crispy potatoes and tender chicken.
Dinner Rolls – Warm, buttery rolls are always welcome at the dinner table, and they're great for mopping up that garlic butter.
This meal stores and reheats beautifully, making it great for meal prep or leftovers.
Let the chicken and potatoes cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep them together—the potatoes will absorb even more of that garlic parmesan flavor as they sit.
The best way to reheat is in the oven at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes until warmed through. This keeps the potatoes crispy instead of soggy.
You can also microwave individual servings for 2-3 minutes, but the potatoes won't be as crispy. For best results, reheat in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes—the potatoes will crisp back up nicely.
Pro tip: If the chicken seems dry when reheating, drizzle a little chicken broth or melted butter over it before warming.
This dish freezes okay, but the potatoes lose some of their crispy texture when thawed. If you want to freeze it, store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat in the oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until heated through.
This recipe is fantastic for meal prep. Make it on Sunday and portion it out for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week. Just reheat in the oven or skillet to maintain the best texture.
You can also prep the garlic parmesan butter mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge. When you're ready to cook, just toss with chicken and potatoes and bake!
This garlic parm chicken and potatoes is one of those recipes that makes weeknight cooking feel easy and satisfying. It's the kind of meal where you throw everything on a pan, let the oven work its magic, and end up with something that tastes way more impressive than the effort involved.
I love that it's a complete dinner in one pan, and cleanup is basically nonexistent. Plus, that garlic parmesan butter coating is so good that even picky eaters clean their plates. It's comfort food that doesn't require hours in the kitchen, and honestly, that's the best kind.
So grab your sheet pan, get that garlic ready, and make this. Your future self will thank you when you're enjoying delicious dinner with almost zero cleanup. :)
This garlic parm chicken and potatoes is a complete one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and crispy potatoes roasted in garlicky parmesan butter. Easy, delicious, and minimal cleanup—ready in just 45 minutes!