Description
A comforting, easy-to-make one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for self-care and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash and cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Mince garlic. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Cook the potatoes: In the same pan, cook potato chunks for 5-6 minutes until softened and slightly golden. Add minced garlic and dried thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Combine and finish: Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into potatoes. Add butter. Spoon sauce over chicken. Cover with a lid and simmer on medium-low for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are tender.
- Rest and serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve with fresh parsley and extra pan sauce.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if using certified GF broth. Can be made ahead by prepping ingredients the night before.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: one pan meal, garlic butter chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, self-care meal, chicken and potatoes, weeknight dinner