Description
BBQ Chicken and Potato Skillet is a mouthwatering one-pan meal that brings together juicy chicken and crispy potatoes, all enveloped in a rich BBQ sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With its delightful combination of textures and flavors, it’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table. The added bonus? Cleanup is a breeze since everything cooks in just one skillet! Enjoy this hearty meal packed with flavor, and elevate your dinner routine effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (cut into ½-inch cubes)
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus more if desired)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Toss cubed potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Air fry for 15–18 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sear for about 6–8 minutes until cooked through.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in BBQ sauce; simmer for 2–3 minutes until chicken is well-coated.
- Add crispy potatoes to the skillet; toss everything together.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top; broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg