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Baked Italian chicken with potatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish that showcases the rustic simplicity of traditional Italian cooking. Juicy, seasoned chicken pieces are baked alongside tender potatoes, sweet red peppers, and aromatic herbs, to create a dish that’s hearty and satisfying. The parmesan cheese and olive oil drizzle finishes off this mouthwatering Italian meal perfectly.
You’re sure to enjoy this simple and tasty baked Italian chicken with potatoes. It’s flavorful and crispy – a perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will crave again.
Also try Mediterranean chicken pasta, Greek lemon chicken and potatoes, chicken salad sandwiches with chili crisp, and chicken scarpariello
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: You simply add your ingredients to a baking dish and bake it in the oven.
Minimal cleanup: The whole thing is made in just one baking dish.
Really tasty: Ingredients like garlic, lemon and herbs add so much Italian flavor.
Italian Chicken Potato Bake Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken parts, like thighs and legs, are ideal for this dish if you like dark meat. They stay juicy during baking and develop a crispy, flavorful skin.
Parmesan cheese: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and potatoes before baking for an extra layer of savory flavor and a slightly crispy topping.
Fresh herbs: Fresh rosemary, parsley and oregano add a vibrant and aromatic touch to the dish, although you can substitute dried.
Olive oil: This recipe uses a lot of olive oil. This holds in the moisture while ensuring a nice crisp. It also adds extra flavor, so don’t skimp!
Bell pepper: Adds pops of color, crunch and sweetness.
How to Make Italian Chicken and Potatoes
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Season the chicken and potatoes: Combine the olive oil with all the seasonings and toss the chicken in this mixture. Add it to a prepared baking dish. Toss the potatoes in the same seasoning mixture and arrange them around the chicken pieces.
Add bell pepper: Add chopped red bell pepper to the large baking dish.
Bake until done: Put the baking dish in the oven and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. You can broil the dish for a couple of minutes at the end to add crispiness. Let the dish rest briefly before serving.
Substitutions and Variations
Fresh herbs: If using dried herbs, reduce the quantity slightly because the flavor is more concentrated.
Potatoes: I used Yukon Gold potatoes but you can use red potatoes, Russet potatoes or even baby potatoes. Or add a twist by using sweet potatoes.
Garlic: Substitute garlic powder if you’re out of fresh garlic.
More seasonings: A sprinkle of Italian seasoning would be good too, or some Italian dressing mix.
Chicken: You can use chicken breasts, chicken thighs or a mixture. You can also use a whole chicken cut into parts. Leave the skin on for crispiness. Another idea would be using pork chops instead.
Red bell pepper: You might prefer green, orange or yellow bell pepper.
More vegetables: Baby carrots would be good. Add some zucchini, mushrooms or asparagus too. As those cook faster, don’t add them until 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time, otherwise they will get too soft.
Serving Suggestions
Appetizers: Begin your meal with antipasto skewers or these marinated mozzarella balls.
Side dishes: Italian roasted chicken and potatoes can be a standalone meal. Or you could add an Italian salad with Italian dressing to the meal or savor a cup of minestrone soup on the side. Crack green beans would also pair well.
Desserts: To finish, you can’t go wrong with classic tiramisu!
How to Store Baked Italian Chicken with Potatoes
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 4 days.
Freeze: You can freeze the dish in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat: Warm it back up in the oven or in the microwave.
Top Tips
Evenly chopped potatoes: Cut the potatoes into uniform 1-inch pieces to ensure they cook evenly. Smaller pieces will crisp up more, while larger pieces will stay softer inside.
Put the chicken on top: Place the chicken pieces beside or on top of the potatoes so the chicken juices drip down and flavor the potatoes as they bake
Flavoring the potatoes: Ensure the potatoes are well coated in olive oil and seasonings before placing them in the baking dish. This will help them roast evenly and develop a golden, crispy exterior.
Perfectly seasoned: Season both the chicken and potatoes well with herbs, garlic, and salt to infuse the dish with bold flavors.
Olive oil is important: Don’t skimp on the olive oil, as it helps the potatoes roast beautifully and keeps the chicken moist.
High heat cooking: Bake at 400°F to ensure the chicken skin crisps up and the potatoes become golden and tender. For extra crispness, broil the dish on high for the last few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Check for doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption. Pierce the potatoes with a fork to check if they’re fully cooked and fork tender.
Baked Italian Chicken with Potatoes FAQs
It’s a good idea to let the dish rest for 5 or 10 minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute and enhances the flavor. I like to season with a little extra salt before serving too.
Add freshly chopped parsley and/or a squeeze of lemon juice over the finished dish for a fresh, bright touch.
Italian Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Baked Italian Chicken with Potatoes
Equipment
- Baking Dish Large
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds chicken parts, bone-in, legs and thighs or cut up a whole chicken
- 6 potatoes, medium, in 1-inch pieces
- 1 Cup onion, diced
- ¾ Cup olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ Cup parsley, freshly minced
- ½ Cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 Tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 2 Teaspoons rosemary, freshly chopped
- 2 Teaspoons oregano, freshly chopped
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking dish or roasting pan with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, olive oil, parsley, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, rosemary, oregano, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Add the chicken to the seasoning mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Layer the seasoned chicken pieces in the prepared baking dish.
- Add the diced red pepper on top of the chicken.
- Toss the potatoes in the remaining seasoning mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Arrange the potatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are tender.
- For extra crispiness, broil the dish on high for 2 or 3 minutes at the end of the baking time, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if liked.
Notes
Put the chicken on top: Place the chicken pieces beside or on top of the potatoes so the chicken juices drip down and flavor the potatoes as they bake
Flavoring the potatoes: Ensure the potatoes are well coated in olive oil and seasonings before placing them in the baking dish. This will help them roast evenly and develop a golden, crispy exterior.
Perfectly seasoned: Season both the chicken and potatoes well with herbs, garlic, and salt to infuse the dish with bold flavors.
Olive oil is important: Don’t skimp on the olive oil, as it helps the potatoes roast beautifully and keeps the chicken moist.
High heat cooking: Bake at 400°F to ensure the chicken skin crisps up and the potatoes become golden and tender. For extra crispness, broil the dish on high for the last few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Check for doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption. Pierce the potatoes with a fork to check if they’re fully cooked and fork tender.
Nutrition
Finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a touch of olive oil, this absolutely delicious one-pot meal is easy to prepare and full of bold, savory flavors. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, Italian baked chicken and potatoes is a timeless classic and easy recipe that’s sure to delight everyone at the table.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
This felt like the kind of dish you’d get at a rustic Italian trattoria. The chicken was super juicy, and the potatoes soaked up all the delicious juices.
Loved the comforting herby flavors and it instantly felt like home.