One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes
This one-pan garlic butter chicken and potatoes is a cozy, no-fuss dinner filled with warm, savory aromas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, whole, skin on or off as you prefer
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme, then sear until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes around the chicken in the skillet, drizzle with additional melted butter if desired, and mix everything to coat.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the skillet from the oven, let the dish rest a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use evenly diced potatoes for consistent cooking. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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