Description
A quick and easy one-skillet meal featuring juicy garlic butter chicken breasts, tender baby potatoes, and wholesome mixed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1–1.25 lb total)
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, and carrot coins)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Prep: Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Halve the potatoes and mince garlic. Trim and cut vegetables to bite-size.
- Parboil (Optional): Place potatoes in boiling water for 7–8 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil. Once shimmering, add potatoes cut-side down. Cook until golden, about 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the pan. Sear for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Return potatoes to the skillet beside the chicken. Add mixed vegetables. Cover and cook for 3–5 minutes until vegetables are bright and just tender.
- Uncover and let the pan sauce reduce for 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon sauce over chicken and veggies before serving.
Notes
To reduce saturated fat, you can use 3 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp olive oil. This dish can be served over rice or buttered egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, one skillet meal, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, family-friendly meal