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Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a simple yet delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken thighs cooked to golden perfection alongside crispy baby potatoes all coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, this dish combines savory herbs and spices with the richness of butter and garlic to create a comforting, hearty entrée that’s sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Potatoes

  • 1 lb baby potatoes, quartered

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Season Chicken: Season the boneless, skinless chicken thighs evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Cook Potatoes: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the quartered baby potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Cook Chicken: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden crust and are cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
  5. Combine and Toss: Return the cooked potatoes and chicken thighs to the skillet. Toss them gently in the garlic butter sauce, allowing the flavors to combine and warm together for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Serve the garlic butter chicken and potatoes hot directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but cooking time may vary slightly.
  • For crispier potatoes, parboil them for 5 minutes before frying.
  • Adjust seasoning according to taste; add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary in addition to parsley for added aroma.
  • Make sure not to overcook the garlic to prevent it from turning bitter.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/garlic-butter-chicken-and-potatoes-skillet-recipe-2/