Garlic Butter Chicken And Potatoes Skillet Recipe
Garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet is a simple, delicious one-pan recipe featuring tender chicken and crispy potatoes cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this comforting meal is packed with flavor and easy to prepare with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 4 medium potatoes (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy. Remove potatoes and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add cubed chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the potatoes to the skillet and toss everything together in the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like green beans or carrots for extra nutrition.
- For a lighter version, reduce the butter or use olive oil instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg