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Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet

A cozy and flavorful one-skillet meal with juicy chicken thighs, baby potatoes, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet large with lid

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs juicy and ready to soak up those flavors
  • 1 lb baby potatoes halved for that quick tender pull
  • 4 tablespoons butter gets melted with garlic for a rich sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced to spread that savory goodness
  • 1 teaspoon paprika a hint of smoky warmth
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme brings light earthy notes
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary adds piney aroma
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing the chicken
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You’ll want it hot enough to sear the chicken good and fast.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Be generous with the spices so the flavor really sticks.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and sear each side for about 4-5 minutes until that golden brown crust forms. Set them aside once done.
  • Add your baby potatoes, halved, to the same skillet. Cook ‘em for about 10 minutes, stirring now and then until they’re golden and tender enough for that tender pull test.
  • Turn the heat down to medium. Push potatoes to one side and add butter along with the minced garlic to the other side of your skillet.
  • Stir the garlic in the melted butter for about a minute until they’re all mingled and smelling amazing. Then mix it in with your potatoes.
  • Put the chicken thighs back on top of the potatoes. Cover the skillet with the lid and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juicy.
  • Finish by sprinkling chopped parsley on top for a fresh pop of color before serving your hearty skillet dinner.

Notes

For added flavor, don’t skip searing. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for later. Reheat gently to keep that juicy, buttery finish.