Description
This Easy Italian Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken and baby potatoes are seasoned with Italian herbs and baked to perfection, creating a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Potatoes:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Optional:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
- Season Chicken and Potatoes: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Add chicken and potatoes, toss to coat.
- Bake: Transfer to the baking dish, spread in a single layer. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.
- Add veggies like green beans or carrots during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Works well with bone-in chicken thighs—adjust cook time slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
