Description
This BBQ Chicken and Potato Skillet combines crispy potatoes, tender chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and melted mozzarella in one easy skillet meal. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for a no-fuss weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (plus more if desired)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Toss cubed potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook in air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway, or roast in oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- While potatoes cook, heat remaining olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sear chicken for 6–8 minutes until cooked through.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in barbecue sauce, Worcestershire (if using), and brown sugar (if using). Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce is glossy.
- Add crispy potatoes to skillet and gently toss to combine with the chicken and sauce.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and place skillet under broiler for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with parsley and extra BBQ sauce if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Substitute mozzarella with cheddar or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Leftover cooked chicken works great—just skip searing and add with the sauce.
- Swap in sweet potatoes or other root vegetables for variety.
- Make it vegetarian with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
