One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Juicy chicken thighs seared in garlic butter, simmered together with tender roasted potatoes for an easy, comforting dinner. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 55 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, pounds, halved baby red potatoes, tablespoons unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 1.5 pounds, halved baby red potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1.5 pounds of halved baby red potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Spread potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until golden on edges.
- Step 2: While potatoes roast, season 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling.
- Step 3: Add 6 chicken thighs skin-side down to the skillet and sear for 5 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip thighs and cook 3 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 5: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and scrape browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them among the garlic and rosemary.
- Step 6: Add the roasted potatoes to the skillet around the chicken. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are tender.
- Step 7: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon garlic butter sauce over chicken and potatoes for extra flavor.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Potatoes?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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