Chicken and Potatoes in a Pan

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Chicken and Potatoes in a Pan
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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Prep time: 5 min
  • Cook time: 60 min
  • Serving: 4
  • Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

One pan chicken and potatoes—now there's a dish that’s just right when you’re craving something tender and flavorful with barely any effort. I mean, really. Across Italy, folks love how juicy chicken and golden potatoes come together in a single skillet. And the aroma? It’s amazing. The scent of rosemary and sage just fills the kitchen as it cooks. The potatoes end up tasting like they’re fresh from the oven—crispy yet infused with moist goodness from being cooked alongside the chicken. Some swear by thighs for extra juiciness, while others go for drumsticks or chicken breast if you want a lighter touch. No matter what you choose, the flavors really really meld, especially when you add a touch of garlic butter to the mix. This combo is why people keep coming back to skillet chicken and potatoes—comforting, quick, and downright delicious.

On those busy nights, dishes like garlic butter chicken and potatoes are total lifesavers. Seriously good. And they offer minimal cleanup and foolproof results. In various parts of Italy, you might find some variations—maybe a different herb or a splash of white wine, but the essentials stay the same: chicken, potatoes and a simple stovetop method that keeps all the flavor. And look, this easy chicken and potato recipe is perfect for sharing since you can cook everything at once. Yet, it still looks and tastes special. You'll love those tangy notes from the garlic and herbs, and the potatoes become soft inside with a crispy edge.

Whether you’re aiming for a quick weeknight dinner or something that feels like a warm Italian hug, this one pan chicken and potatoes brings everyone together. It’s a classic that proves you don’t need anything fancy to make something really tasty—just a trusty pan, fresh ingredients, and a little stove time. This dish is a beautiful reminder of how simple, hearty meals can unite folks, making every bite feel like home. For sure.

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INGREDIENTS
Chicken Thighs 1.5 lbs (650 g)
Chicken legs 1.2 lbs (550 g)
New potatoes 1.1 lbs (500 g)
Garlic 2 cloves
White wine 1 glass (150 g)
Water 5.1 oz (150 g) - warm
Sage to taste
Rosemary to taste
Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Chicken and Potatoes in a Pan

To prepare the chicken and potatoes in a pan, flavor the oil with garlic cloves in a large non-stick pan 1. After a couple of minutes, add the chicken thighs and drumsticks with the skin facing down 2. Salt, pepper, and brown over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then cover with the lid and cook for about 8-10 minutes 3.

In the meantime, wash and cut the new potatoes into wedges, without removing the skin 4. Check that the chicken is well browned underneath, then turn it over 5, remove the garlic, and brown for another 5 minutes, still over medium-high heat. When the chicken is golden on both sides, deglaze with white wine 6 and let the alcohol evaporate. Slightly lower the heat and cook for another 6 minutes.

At this point, remove the chicken from the pan and keep it in a baking dish 7 covered with plastic wrap; this way, it will remain tender. Add the potatoes to the same pan with the chicken cooking juices 8 and salt 9.

Flavor with rosemary and sage sprigs 10 and brown the potatoes over medium heat for 7-8 minutes. After this time, return the chicken thighs and drumsticks to the pan 11 and pour in the hot water 12.

Cover with the lid 13 and continue cooking over medium-low heat for another 20 minutes. Finally, remove the lid and let the cooking juices dry for 5 minutes 14. This is the right time to adjust the salt or check the doneness of the chicken. Your chicken and potatoes in a pan are ready to be served 15!

Storage

Chicken and potatoes in a pan can be stored for one day in the refrigerator. 

Freezing is not recommended.

Tip

You can also prepare the chicken and potatoes in a pan in advance: all the aromas will concentrate in the pan, and when the guests arrive, you just need to heat it in the pan at maximum temperature for a few moments, keeping the lid closed.

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