Skillet Dinner Recipe: Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes
A one-pan dinner of golden seared chicken and crispy potatoes tossed in a rich garlic herb butter sauce — comforting, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley and lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Par-boil potatoes until fork tender, then drain.
- Season and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Crisp potatoes in same skillet. Set aside.
- Melt butter, add garlic and herbs. Sauté 1 minute.
- Return chicken and potatoes to skillet. Toss in garlic butter. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Add broth for more sauce, or veggies for a full one-dish meal. Great for leftovers and meal prep.