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30-Minute Skillet Chicken and Potatoes: Juicy & Irresistible

Skillet chicken and potatoes

A simple and delicious one-pan meal with tender chicken strips and golden potatoes cooked in a garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes cut-side down and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and fork-tender. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add chicken strips and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add butter and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Return potatoes to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated in the garlic butter sauce.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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Keywords: One pan chicken dinner, Chicken potato skillet, Easy weeknight dinner, Chicken breast recipes, Rustic skillet meals