Garlic Butter Chicken And Potatoes Skillet Recipe
This Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet recipe features tender chicken breasts and crispy potatoes cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner, this dish combines the delicious flavors of garlic, butter, and herbs. Ideal for weeknight meals or any time you're craving a hearty, savory skillet dish. Keywords: garlic butter chicken, skillet recipe, chicken and potatoes, one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and tender, about 15 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon garlic butter over it, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if you prefer a juicier texture.
- For a more flavorful dish, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust cooking time for thicker cuts of chicken or potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 1/4 of potatoes
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg