Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet

Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet – One skillet. Amazing flavors. This chicken recipe is pretty much the easiest and tastiest dinner for any weeknight! 30 minutes is all it takes to transform chicken and potatoes into a flavor-packed meal. Plus, it requires almost zero cleanup!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Jan 21, 2026

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Ingredients list for the chicken recipe with potatoes

• 1 1/2 lb (650g) chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 1/2 lb (650g) baby yellow potatoes, quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
• Salt and fresh cracked pepper
• Crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional

The marinade

• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or coconut amino if you’re strictly paleo)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (we used Sriracha)
• Fresh cracked pepper

Why you’ll love this chicken and potato recipe

• Quick and easy: With a cooking time of just 30 minutes, this chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a flavorful meal without a ton of prep or clean-up. To make the meal even more substantial, you can serve the chicken and potatoes with these roasted Brussels sprouts!
• Bursting with flavor: Garlic, butter, and herbs create a combo that will have everyone returning for seconds.
• Saves money: With simple and accessible ingredients, this recipe is more affordable than ordering take-out or eating out at a restaurant.
• Comfort food: This hearty, filling meal provides a warm, comforting feeling, perfect for a chilly evening when you want something to warm you up.

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Directions

1. To make the garlic butter chicken with potatoes: In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips with low-sodium soy sauce, olive oil, pepper, and hot sauce. Set aside to marinate while you cook the potatoes.

2. Parboil the potatoes in boiling salted water for 8 minutes. This will accelerate cooking time in the skillet and ensure a nice golden crust on the potatoes.

3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. When butter is melted, add drained potatoes. Cook potatoes for about 4 minutes, stir and cook an additional 4-5 minutes until the potatoes are golden and fork-tender. Transfer sauteed potatoes to a plate and set aside.

4. Keep the same skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Lay the chicken strips in one layer in the skillet, keeping the drained marinade for later. Add garlic and red chili pepper flakes to the chicken. Cook chicken strips on each side for 1 minute each until nicely browned – adjust timing depending on how you like your grilled chicken.

5. Stir in the reserved marinade and cook with chicken until the marinade is cooked. Add the fresh herbs and give a quick stir. Then add the sauteed potatoes back to the pan and heat through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.

6. Remove from heat and serve immediately your Garlic Butter Chicken with sauteed Potatoes, garnished with more crushed chili pepper, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese over the chicken and potatoes if you like. Enjoy! ❤️

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Tips for the chicken and potato recipe

• To make the strips: cut chicken breasts in half, then slice lengthwise to avoid cutting across the fiber. Cutting across the fiber can result in moisture loss when cooking the chicken. You want your chicken golden brown, but not dried up.
• Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken strips, otherwise you’ll end up with steamed chicken instead of having this delicious crisp-golden sear on the meat. Proceed in batches if necessary, setting cooked chicken aside; you will reheat all of it together with potatoes at the end.
• If you like a sauce with your chicken and potatoes, try this: 1 tablespoon mayo + 1 tablespoon Sriracha, it will spices things up and it’s delicious!

How to keep the chicken and potatoes leftovers

Keep any chicken and potatoes leftovers in your refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.

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