One-pan dreamy, garlicky, creamy and crispy Skillet Chicken Garlic Butter with Parmesan Cream and Potato Bites.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:40 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
400g baby potatoes, halved
500g chicken breast/thighs, bite-size
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp butter (for Parmesan Cream)
2 garlic cloves, minced (for Parmesan Cream)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
Extra parsley (for topping)
Instructions
Crisp potatoes – In a large skillet with olive oil + 1 tbsp butter, cook potatoes 10–12 min, seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, until golden; remove.
Cook chicken – Add 1 tbsp butter; sauté chicken 6–8 min until browned and cooked. Stir in garlic + Italian seasoning 1 min.
Make sauce – Add 1 tbsp butter, then garlic 30 sec; pour in cream, parmesan, red pepper; simmer 2 min until slightly thick.
Combine & melt – Return potatoes; toss to coat. Sprinkle mozzarella/provolone; cover to melt and bubble.
Finish – Parsley on top; serve straight from the skillet.
Notes
A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything.
Lighten with half-and-half; add steamed broccoli for balance.
For a vegan option, use tofu/cauliflower + plant cream/cheese.