Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet Recipe
A hearty and flavorful one-pan dinner with juicy chicken, crispy potatoes, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy weekend dinner. Simple ingredients, big flavors, minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 medium potatoes cut into small cubes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add potatoes.
- Cook potatoes for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and tender.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon garlic butter over everything.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into small cubes so they cook quickly and evenly.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Adjust garlic and butter to taste for richer flavor.