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Garlic Butter Chicken And Potatoes Skillet

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and aromatic herbs, all cooked in a garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces)

Vegetables

  • 1.5 pounds small to medium-sized yukon gold or red potatoes (scrubbed clean and cut into 1-inch cubes or wedges)
  • 8 cloves garlic (minced)

Dairy & Oils

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Herbs & Spices

  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • 1 lemon lemon (half for juice, half for wedges)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
  • to taste salt salt (approx. 1.5 teaspoons)
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground black pepper (approx. 0.5 teaspoon)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken and potatoes with spices. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mince garlic and chop herbs.
  • Heat 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden, then set aside.
  • Add remaining butter to skillet, sauté potatoes until golden. Push potatoes aside, add garlic and herbs, cook 1 min.
  • Pour chicken broth, nestle chicken among potatoes, squeeze lemon juice. Roast in oven 15-20 mins until cooked and caramelized.
  • Rest for 5-10 mins, garnish with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, garlic, potatoes