Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a quick, hearty, and flavorful one-pan meal. Juicy chicken and crispy potatoes are cooked in a garlicky butter sauce with fresh herbs, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 ½ lbs baby yellow potatoes, quartered
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Crushed red chili pepper flakes (optional)
For the Marinade:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix chicken with soy sauce, olive oil, hot sauce, and pepper. Let sit.
- Parboil the potatoes: Boil in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain.
- Sauté the potatoes: Cook in 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter until golden and crispy. Remove.
- Cook the chicken: In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and sear the chicken.
- Add marinade & herbs: Stir in reserved marinade and fresh herbs.
- Combine & serve: Toss potatoes back in, coat everything in sauce, and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap chicken breast for thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or green beans for a balanced meal.
- Adjust spice level by adding more chili flakes or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American