Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet Recipe

Garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet on a white kitchen counter

Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet Recipe

This Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a one-pan dinner that’s packed with juicy chicken, crispy potatoes, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something quick, comforting, and deeply flavorful—with minimal cleanup!

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

This Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a one-pan dinner that’s packed with juicy chicken, crispy potatoes, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something quick, comforting, and deeply flavorful—with minimal cleanup!: 5

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 510kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Large skillet
1 Cutting board
1 Knife
Mixing bowls
Tongs

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
1.5 lbs baby potatoes halved or quartered
3 tablespoon unsalted butter divided
2 tablespoon olive oil for searing
6 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme or use fresh if available
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Bring chicken to room temperature
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat
Sear chicken pieces until browned
Remove chicken and set aside
Add potatoes and cook until crispy
Return chicken to skillet
Add butter and garlic, sauté 2 mins
Sprinkle with herbs and stir well
Garnish with fresh parsley

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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