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Easy Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet For Dinner

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This one-pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a quick, healthy meal that brings crispy golden potatoes, juicy chicken bites, and rich garlic butter together in under 45 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep bowls, or cozy family dinners, simple ingredients, big flavor, and easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp onion powder (optional)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Potatoes:

  • 1½ lbs baby or Yukon gold potatoes, cut into halves or small cubes

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 5–6 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)

  • Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tbsp)

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients: Pat chicken dry and cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and chop herbs.

  2. Season Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and olive oil. Let sit while prepping potatoes.

  3. Cook Potatoes: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.

  4. Cook Chicken: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Add chicken pieces and sear 5–6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  5. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower heat to medium, melt butter, then add garlic. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chili flakes and lemon juice.

  6. Combine: Return chicken and potatoes to the skillet. Toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook 2–3 more minutes.

  7. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or thyme and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use a cast-iron pan for the best browning.

  • Don’t overcrowd the skillet, cook in batches if needed.

  • Add vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or bell peppers for a complete meal.

  • For a creamy version, add 2 tbsp heavy cream after the butter melts.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a bit of butter.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/garlic-butter-chicken-potatoes-skillet/