Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes
A comforting and nutritious dish featuring tender garlic butter chicken paired with roasted baby potatoes, perfect for busy families and meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Lean protein that boosts satiety.
- 2 tablespoons Butter Rich, creamy element that elevates the entire dish.
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced Adds aromatic depth and flavor, promoting health benefits.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme An herb that rounds out the flavor profile beautifully.
- Salt to taste Salt Enhances all other flavors for a balanced dish.
- Pepper to taste Pepper Used to season the chicken.
For the Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds Baby Potatoes, halved Creamy texture and earthy flavor, great for roasting.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme For seasoning the potatoes.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped Brightens the dish and adds a touch of freshness as a garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and halve the baby potatoes, placing them in a bowl.
- Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and half the thyme, mixing well to coat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Prepare minced garlic and measure out the butter.
Cooking
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet, searing for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside. Toss the halved potatoes into the skillet, coating them in the garlic butter mixture.
- Place the chicken back on top of the potatoes, sprinkle with the remaining thyme, and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
Serving
- Once everything is cooked, remove the skillet from the oven, and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant look.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet for a cozy family-style dinner.
- For meal prep, cut chicken and potatoes into portions and store in meal prep containers.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in garlic butter for a few hours before cooking. To achieve crispy potatoes, ensure they are well-coated in butter before baking. Store leftovers in airtight containers for freshness.