Garlic Herb Chicken and Potatoes is the easiest one-pan dinner you can make. Chicken thighs and baby potatoes roasted together with garlic and herb butter in just one skillet!
Chicken thighs are a great option for budget-friendly meals for families. I make my Instant Pot Chicken Thighs or my French Onion Roasted Chicken.
One of the easiest dinners you can make with chicken thighs and potatoes is this right here. I browned seasoned bone-in skin-on chicken thighs in oil and butter in cast iron pan, then added baby potatoes and herbs and roasted the whole dish in the oven. The result is juicy chicken and perfectly roasted potatoes with a delicious garlic and herb pan sauce. This chicken and potatoes dinner is perfect for busy weeknights since you only need a few ingredients and have only one pan to wash. Win-win!
Ingredients:
- skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
- baby potatoes
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- paprika
- butter
- shallot
- garlic
- fresh thyme and rosemary
- dried oregano
How to make roasted chicken and potatoes?
- Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt, pepper and paprika. Cut baby potatoes in half or quarter if they are big. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat up olive oil in cast iron skillet. Add shallot and saute for 1 minute. Add chicken thighs, skin side down and brown for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and brown the other side.
- Add butter to skillet and let melt. Sprinkle herbs and garlic over chicken. Arrange potatoes around chicken thighs. Season everything with salt and pepper.
- Place skillet in oven and roast for 30 minutes or until the chicken is done (internal temperature at least 165 degrees F). Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
Storing leftovers:
Any leftovers should be cooled and placed in a container with lid. You can store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in a skillet and bake for 15 minutes.
More easy chicken dinners:
- French Onion Roasted Chicken
- Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
- Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
- Chicken Francese
- Skillet Chicken Thighs
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Garlic & Herb Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 lb baby yellow potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt, pepper and paprika. Cut baby potatoes in half or quarter if they are big. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat up olive oil in cast iron skillet. Add shallot and saute for 1 minute. Add chicken thighs, skin side down and brown for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and brown the other side.
- Add butter to skillet and let melt. Sprinkle herbs and garlic over chicken. Arrange potatoes around chicken thighs. Season everything with salt and pepper.
- Place skillet in oven and roast for 30 minutes or until the chicken is done (internal temperature at least 165 degrees F). Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
Notes
- Check the chicken thighs with a meat thermometer after baking. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees F.
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Jennifer says
I have made this many times and we love it. We are trying to cut back in carbs so I have cut back on the potatoes and added 1 inch pieces or carrots or eliminated the potatoes all together and just used carrots and it is still delicious!!!
Nitia Morris says
Totally delicious. Our thighs were larger (cooking for two) and potatoes were smaller ( Yukon gold baby) so we cooked the thighs and whole potatoes for 40 minutes. Don’t substitute or skip the shallots - they made the meal. Will cook again.
Patti says
This was really easy and tasty! Hoping next time I can figure out as good way to brown the potatoes more.
Kelly Begy says
Best way is to par boil (pre-boil water, then soak potatoes for 5-7 mins before adding to pan. Helps crisp the outside and keep the middle tender and fluffy!
tammy says
Thank you for this amazing, easy, wonderful meal! My house smells outstanding!
Anna says
Thank you, Tammy!
Sarah says
Could I use boneless, skinless thighs? Bone in chicken kinda grosses me out (I know, I'm a weirdo).
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Sarah! I totally understand. Yes, you can use boneless, skinless thighs. They might cook faster so I would check their internal temperature after 20 minutes. I hope this helps!
Princess says
Can I use boneless chicken breast
Allyson Zea says
Made this for dinner and it was easy and delicious! Thanks!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Yay! That's fantastic! Thanks, Allyson!
Taylor says
This looks incredible!! Love how crispy and flavorful the chicken and potatoes are!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Taylor!
Dorothy Reinhold says
That chicken is gorgeous! Look at all of that color! You can see the flavor in the pic! Yummmmmm!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Dorothy!
Paula says
I'm skillet obsessed and this chicken and potatoes looks amazing.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Paula!
Dee says
This looks so easy and tasty! I love one-pan dinners 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Me too! Just one dish to wash. 😀
Sabrina says
You can't go wrong with this for dinner! Everyone in the family loved it!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
I am so glad it was a hit! Thanks, Sabrina!
Demeter says
It really doesn't get any easier than this for dinner! It's fantastic!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
I agree! Thanks, Demeter!
Kimberly says
So crispy, so juicy, so flavorful, so GOOD!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Kimberly!
Jen says
A delicious meal AND easy clean up?! Sounds like a winner to me!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
It sure is! Thanks, Jen!
Ashley F says
So flavorful and I love that it's made in one skillet!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Me too! Skillet dinners are awesome!
Kristyn says
I love chicken & potatoes! This looks super tasty & the chicken looks so tender & juicy!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Kristyn!