Best Skillet Chicken And Potatoes How To Make Chicken And Potatoes

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 tbsp. butter

4 cloves garlic, minced 

2 tbsp. lemon juice, plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced 

1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus 4 sprigs 

1 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 1/4 lb. small potatoes, halved

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 425º. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken and cook until golden, 4 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more, then transfer to a plate.Step 2Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to skillet, swirling to melt. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and remove skillet from heat. Pour butter mixture into a heatproof bowl and add thyme leaves, rosemary, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Step 3Add potatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden, 30 minutes. Step 4Give potatoes a stir and arrange lemon slices, thyme sprigs, and chicken on top. Return to oven and roast until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, 15 minutes. Step 5Serve with butter sauce drizzled over chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley.