Description
Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken and crispy baby potatoes bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also creates a warm, inviting atmosphere for family gatherings. With its aromatic flavors and comforting textures, this skillet meal is destined to become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and halving the baby potatoes and finely chopping the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 2 tbsp of butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear each side for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and add halved potatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes until crispy on one side.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with minced garlic and chicken broth. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Before serving, sprinkle fresh herbs over the dish for added flavor.
- Serve directly from the skillet or plate it up with any remaining sauce drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg