Name: Amazing Italian baked chicken in 1 pan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds); 1 ½ pounds baby gold or red potatoes, halved; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil (for marinade); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); ½ teaspoon salt (for marinade); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for marinade); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

Description

Juicy baked chicken with golden potatoes and sweet cherry tomatoes in a zesty Italian herb sauce. A one-pan dinner bursting with Mediterranean flavor.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
1 ½ pounds baby gold or red potatoes, halved
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil (for marinade)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon salt (for marinade)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (for marinade)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish or oven-safe skillet with olive oil.
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper for the marinade in a small bowl.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and parboil for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Drain well and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sear chicken thighs skin side down for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Arrange parboiled potatoes and cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the skillet. Pour the Italian marinade evenly over everything.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes are tender.
Sprinkle mozzarella over the chicken and potatoes. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts and turns golden.
Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra depth, marinate the chicken in the Italian dressing for up to 12 hours before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian