Description
A one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs and baby potatoes in a rich, garlicky ranch-parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3–3½ pounds)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (≈3 cloves)
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning mix (1 packet)
- 1 1/2 pounds baby gold potatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the olive oil and butter and let them shimmer.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper. Place chicken skin-side down in the pot without crowding (work in batches if needed). Sear about 5 minutes until the skin is deep golden and releases easily. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Transfer seared chicken to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the ranch seasoning and cook another 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Add the halved potatoes to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, using a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
- Nestle the chicken thighs back into the liquid, skin-side up. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Uncover and stir in the grated Parmesan. Simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot.
Notes
Boneless, skinless thighs work in a pinch but won’t get the same crispy skin; reduce simmer time slightly. Use homemade ranch seasoning for better control of sodium and additives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American