Description
Sizzling garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet brings Mediterranean comfort to dinner tables with minimal effort. Crispy chicken and golden potatoes meld together in one pan, delivering rich flavors that promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs red potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Optional Additions:
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring a hot environment for optimal cooking and flavor development.
- Dice red potatoes into uniform chunks to promote even roasting and consistent texture.
- Season chicken breasts thoroughly with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary, massaging the spices into the meat.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, creating a flavorful exterior crust.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, maintaining its temperature.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and lightly golden, approximately 1 minute.
- Add diced potatoes to the skillet, tossing to coat with garlic butter and pan drippings.
- Arrange seared chicken breasts on top of the potatoes in the skillet.
- Optional: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream around the chicken for additional moisture and richness.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley and drizzle lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Serve hot, directly from the skillet for a rustic, appealing presentation.
Notes
- Choose a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet to enhance flavor and achieve a perfect golden-brown crust on chicken and potatoes.
- Cut potatoes into similar-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking and prevent some chunks from being undercooked or overcooked.
- Adjust cooking time for different chicken breast sizes, using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature precisely at 165°F for food safety.
- Transform this recipe into a low-carb version by substituting potatoes with cauliflower or radishes, maintaining the delicious garlic butter essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg