Tender seared chicken and golden buttery potatoes cooked in a rich garlic herb sauce — a one-pan dinner that’s comforting, easy, and full of flavor.
1½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts
1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
3 tbsp butter, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
½ tsp fresh or dried rosemary or thyme
¼ cup chicken broth (optional)
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 mins per side. Remove and set aside.
Add another tbsp butter. Cook potatoes cut-side down until golden and tender, about 8 minutes.
Add garlic and last tbsp butter. Sauté 1 minute.
Return chicken to pan. Add broth. Cover and cook 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Use sweet potatoes for variation. Add spinach or green beans at the end. Serve with salad or crusty bread.