Garlic Butter Chicken and Skillet Potatoes
This Garlic Butter Chicken and Skillet Potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort food—crispy, golden potatoes paired with juicy, garlicky chicken in a rich butter sauce. It’s simple to make, takes under an hour, and is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home. The garlic butter sauce brings everything together, giving the chicken and potatoes an irresistible, mouthwatering flavor. Whether you're cooking for yourself or a crowd, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if you prefer)
- 4 medium-sized potatoes diced into cubes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme for extra flavor
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary fresh works too!
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Key Substitutions:
- You can swap the chicken breasts for thighs if you like a juicier cut of meat.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs dried herbs work just as well.
- For a dairy-free version use olive oil instead of butter.
Instructions
How to Cook Garlic Butter Chicken and Skillet Potatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide
Prep Your Ingredients
- Start by dicing the potatoes into cubes and mincing the garlic. This is the part where you can pretend you’re a chef on a cooking show—look at you go!
Season the Chicken
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, and half of the dried thyme and rosemary. Don’t be shy with the seasoning—this is where the flavor starts!
Cook the Potatoes First
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s hot, toss in the diced potatoes. Season them with salt, pepper, and the other half of the thyme and rosemary. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they’re golden and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
Cook the Chicken
- Move the potatoes to the side of the skillet and add the chicken breasts (or thighs). Cook each side for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through (internal temperature should hit 165°F).
Add the Garlic Butter
- Now, melt the butter in the same skillet, then add the minced garlic. Stir it around and let that buttery, garlicky goodness fill the air. Pour it over the chicken and potatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
Finish and Serve
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley (if you’re feeling fancy). Serve it up and get ready to enjoy a meal that’ll make your taste buds sing!
- Now, sit back, relax, and let your guests ooh and ahh at your cooking skills. You’ve got this! 😎
Notes
- If you're using boneless chicken, reduce the cooking time to avoid overcooking.
- For a dairy-free version, swap the butter for olive oil or a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste; feel free to add extra herbs or spices for more flavor.
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