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skillet chicken and potatoes
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Skillet Chicken and Potatoes

This Skillet Chicken and Potatoes is the perfect easy weeknight meal! With savory fall veggies and deliciously seasoned chicken thighs, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Meal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: skillet chicken and potatoes
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs. boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Other
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic divided
  • 2 large russet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 large red pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter cut into small chunks
  • Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • First, prepare chicken thighs by mixing together all of the spices. Then, generously rub each chicken thigh with the chicken seasoning making sure to coat both sides. Set aside.
  • Next, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium/high heat. When the olive oil is fragrant, add the minced garlic. Let sizzle for one minute and then add chicken thighs.
  • Add chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add another tablespoon of olive oil and another tablespoon of minced garlic to the same pan and then add the potatoes, onions, salt, and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add in the red pepper and continue cooking for another 4 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes are al dente (almost all the way cooked), add the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth and use a wooden utensil to scrape the brown bits from the bottom. Then, place the chicken breast on top of the veggies and then cover. Let cook over medium/high for 7-8 minutes or until the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 160ºF.
  • Preheat your broiler. Then, place pads of butter on top of chicken thighs and then broil on high for 1-3 minutes or until the butter melts and the chicken browns. Remove from oven, let sit for 5 minutes and enjoy. Top with a balsamic reduction and more salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g