One Pan Cowboy Garlic Chicken & Potatoes Dinner
A rustic one-pan dinner with crispy garlic chicken thighs, golden potatoes, and herbs — all cooked together for easy flavor-packed comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
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1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
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1 large yellow onion, sliced
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6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
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In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high.
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Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, flip and sear 2–3 minutes more. Remove.
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Add potatoes, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté 4–6 minutes until lightly browned.
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Nestle chicken among potatoes, sprinkle herbs.
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Transfer to oven and roast 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Use sweet potatoes or cauliflower for variations.
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Broil 3–5 minutes at the end for crispier skin.
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Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge.