Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes
Easy garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet has tender chunks of chicken, perfectly seasoned potatoes, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Let me introduce you to a simple weeknight dinner that's about to become a family favorite.
Servings 4
Calories 209kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound small baby potatoes cut in half
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 medium chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by washing the baby potatoes and cutting them in half. Mince the garlic and parsley, and cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the halved baby potatoes, cut side down, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fork-tender. Season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter. Add the cubed chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- Push the chicken to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the empty side and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet, combining them with the chicken and garlic butter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of minced parsley. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Tips
Ensure the chicken cubes are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
For extra crispy potatoes, do not overcrowd the skillet.
Be careful not to burn the garlic; it should be fragrant but not browned. Variations
Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
Lemon Twist: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving for a zesty finish.
Vegetable Add-Ins: Mix in some green beans or bell peppers for added veggies.
Ensure the chicken cubes are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
For extra crispy potatoes, do not overcrowd the skillet.
Be careful not to burn the garlic; it should be fragrant but not browned. Variations
Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
Lemon Twist: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving for a zesty finish.
Vegetable Add-Ins: Mix in some green beans or bell peppers for added veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
