Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet delights home cooks with Mediterranean-inspired comfort. Herb-infused seasonings and golden-brown edges promise a delectable meal for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
Starch:
- 4 medium potatoes (diced)
Seasonings and Fats:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a robust skillet with olive oil at medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for golden-brown potatoes.
- Sprinkle potatoes with aromatic seasonings, ensuring each cube develops a crispy exterior through consistent turning during 10-12 minutes of cooking.
- Transfer perfectly roasted potatoes to a separate plate, preserving their crunchy texture.
- Introduce cubed chicken into the same skillet, seasoning generously with herbs and spices to enhance flavor profile.
- Sear chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes, achieving a rich caramelized exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Introduce fragrant minced garlic, allowing it to release its intense aroma for approximately 60 seconds.
- Reintegrate roasted potatoes into the skillet, gently folding them through the garlic-infused butter sauce to create a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and freshness by scattering chopped parsley across the surface.
- Serve immediately while the skillet contents remain piping hot, delivering maximum flavor and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or cauliflower to create a lower-carb version that’s equally delicious and nutritious.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for extra moisture and richer flavor that prevents dry meat.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to ensure smooth, quick execution and prevent burning garlic or overcooking chicken.
- Add red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for a spicy kick that elevates the basic garlic butter sauce and introduces complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg