Description
Garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet recipe delivers comfort through simple, hearty ingredients from Mediterranean kitchens. Savory seasonings and rich butter create a delightful meal you can easily prepare in one pan for family satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, melting olive oil and butter together.
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with seasoning blend, ensuring even coating of salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place seasoned chicken into the heated skillet, developing a golden-brown exterior on each side until approximately 70% cooked through, then transfer to a temporary plate.
- Lower skillet temperature and introduce remaining butter, quickly sautéing minced garlic until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Introduce halved baby potatoes directly into the garlic-infused butter, spreading them evenly across the skillet surface.
- Generously season potatoes with salt and pepper, allowing them to caramelize and develop crispy edges while maintaining a tender interior.
- Reintroduce partially cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces among the potatoes.
- Pour a small amount of chicken broth to prevent sticking and enhance moisture, creating a harmonious cooking environment.
- Cover skillet and reduce heat, allowing ingredients to simmer and marry flavors for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches safe internal temperature.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the skillet for vibrant color and herbaceous notes.
- Serve immediately while components remain hot and perfectly integrated.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting paprika or adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for more flavor and juiciness compared to chicken breasts.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and better sear.
- Substitute regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutrient-rich, lower-glycemic alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg