Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet
Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that brings together juicy chicken breasts and crispy potatoes, all enveloped in rich garlic butter. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this dish packs a punch of flavor with fresh herbs and spices, making it a crowd-pleaser at any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 1.4 lb small yellow potatoes (quartered)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, hot sauce, olive oil, and black pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Boil quartered potatoes in salted water for about 8 minutes until slightly tender; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sear the potatoes until golden brown for about 8–9 minutes; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and add marinated chicken along with minced garlic. Cook until golden brown.
- Stir in leftover marinade and fresh herbs; return crispy potatoes to the skillet. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve garnished with additional herbs or chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg