Description
Savory Cheesy Skillet Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes delivers comfort on a single pan with minimal cleanup. Layers of seasoned chicken, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese create a hearty meal that satisfies hungry diners instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps (44 milliliters) olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and coat potato cubes with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Sauté for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes develop a crispy golden exterior and soft interior. Remove potatoes and set aside.
- Chicken Transformation: In the same skillet, add olive oil and introduce chicken pieces seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, creating a caramelized exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking. Transfer chicken to the potato plate.
- Sauce Alchemy: Sauté minced garlic until aromatic, then deglaze skillet with chicken broth, scraping up flavor remnants. Whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, creating a smooth, rich sauce that captures the skillet’s concentrated flavors.
- Final Fusion: Return potatoes and chicken to the skillet, coating thoroughly with the creamy sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the entire dish, cover, and allow cheese to melt into a luxurious blanket. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Optimize Potato Texture: Achieve crispy exteriors by ensuring potatoes are dry before seasoning and cooking. Pat them thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which prevents steaming and promotes perfect golden-brown edges.
- Prevent Chicken Dryness: Use chicken breasts of uniform thickness to guarantee even cooking. Consider pounding thicker pieces to create consistent width, ensuring each bite remains juicy and tender without overcooking.
- Enhance Sauce Consistency: Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream and cheese quantities. Start with less liquid, gradually incorporating more to reach desired creamy texture. Simmer gently to prevent separation and maintain smooth, rich consistency.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap heavy cream with alternatives like Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter versions. Replace regular cheese with low-fat or plant-based options to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining delicious flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg