Garlic Butter Chicken and Potato Skillet: A Simple Comfort Meal
A delightful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and crispy potatoes, all infused with rich garlic butter flavors.
- 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 thighs
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and thyme, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining butter and halved baby potatoes to the skillet. Cook until potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the potatoes and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, mix well, and cook everything together for another 2 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley before serving.
- If you prefer crispy chicken skin, use skin-on chicken thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken and Potato Skillet