Garlic Butter Chicken and Potato Skillet Recipe
This Garlic Butter Chicken and Potato Skillet recipe is a delicious one-pan dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce along with golden-brown baby potatoes, creating a hearty and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken and Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook halved baby potatoes cut-side down for 10–12 minutes until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add to skillet, cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Combine and Garnish: Return potatoes to the skillet, toss to coat in garlic butter. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- For extra crispiness, broil the skillet in the oven for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
