Description
Garlic chicken and potato skillet comes together in one pan with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Tender chicken nestles against crispy potatoes, creating a simple weeknight dinner that delivers comfort straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 lbs potatoes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Liquids and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pat 4 chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Cut 2 lbs potatoes into precise 1-inch cubes, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear seasoned chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, creating a golden-brown exterior, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Add 2 tbsp butter to the same skillet and toss 2 lbs diced potatoes, cooking 5-6 minutes until edges turn crispy and golden.
- Finely chop 4 garlic cloves and sprinkle into the skillet, stirring 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into the pan, carefully scraping up all caramelized bits from the bottom.
- Gently place seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, nestling them among the potatoes.
- Lower heat to medium-low and drizzle 1 cup heavy cream evenly over chicken and potatoes.
- Dust 1 tsp dried thyme and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese across the entire skillet surface.
- Cover and simmer 10-12 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature.
- Uncover and allow sauce to reduce and thicken for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately straight from the skillet, creating an impressive one-pan meal.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry to ensure a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Keep potato cubes uniform in size so they cook evenly and develop a consistent crispy exterior.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or use Greek yogurt to reduce calories and fat.
- Cast-iron skillet works best for developing deep flavors and creating a beautiful golden-brown crust on chicken and potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-26 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg