This BBQ Chicken and Potatoes Skillet recipe is a delicious, hearty meal that comes together easily in one pan or on a flat top griddle. It's the ultimate comfort food dinner with juicy, BBQ chicken, and crispy golden potatoes. Whether it's a busy weeknight or a backyard cookout, it's the perfect 30 minute meal!
With a big family, we're always looking for easy ways to cook large meals, and a one-skillet recipe or griddle is our go-to solution. This BBQ Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is both a kid and adult-friendly dinner that never disappoints. With less than 10 ingredients, it solves the dinnertime question in about 30 minutes.
Add your favorite spices, seasonings, and barbecue sauce. We hope your family loves it as much as ours does, it's been a recipe on repeat for years! If you're looking for more family dinner recipes check out my Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice or Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes.
Reader Review: "Hey Tim! Very tasty! I also added some sautéed mushrooms and onion! Perfect addition!" - Jeff
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Why you'll love this recipe
- One pan meal. Whether it's a cast iron pan or a griddle, this chicken and potatoes skillet comes together quickly for the whole family.
- Easy to make with staples at home. Use your favorite spices, cheese, or bbq sauce that you probably already have in the fridge.
- A great way to use up leftovers. If you have leftover chicken or fried potatoes, this cuts a step out of the process and makes a whole new dish.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless are the best option here. You can also use boneless, skinless thighs if you prefer.
- Potatoes: Russets are preferred for browning and crunch.
- Mozzarella Cheese (shredded): Shred it yourself for the gooiest melt.
- Bacon Up: This is store-bought bacon grease or use an oil of your choice
- BBQ Sauce: Use your favorite brand.
- Chives: Adds a bit of color and light onion flavor.
- Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Paprika, Onion Powder, and Garlic Powder are our go-tos.
See recipe card for quantities.
Equipment
- Flat top Griddle - I love being able to cook in different heat zones on this griddle. Perfect for recipes like this where you need to keep rice warm, but also still be able to cook veggies on a higher heat. Works perfectly!
- Meater - Meat thermometers that can handle the high temps and Bluetooth right to your phone for easy monitoring.
- Grill Spatulas - I highly recommend grabbing 2! Great for burgers, tossing hibachi, flipping pancakes, and handling grilled vegetables.
- Grill Dome - Great for cheese melting and steaming on the griddle! This 10x10 dome is the one I keep on hand.
How to make bbq chicken and potatoes skillet
- Step 1: Peel and cube potatoes about 1.5 inches thick.
- Step 2: Season them with melted Bacon Up (or oil of choice), salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Step 3: Oil the griddle and preheat to medium-high heat. Cook potatoes, tossing them every 5 minutes so they don't burn. This took about 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Cube chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. (This is done while potatoes cook)
Hint: To time everything out, I placed the chicken on the griddle once the potatoes had been cooking for about 15 minutes.
- Step 5: Add chicken to the other side of the skillet on a slightly lower heat (medium). Once cooked, add in minced garlic and top with BBQ sauce. Toss chicken and add more Bacon Up as needed.
- Step 6: Once potatoes are cooked and fork-tender, layer the chicken over the top of the potatoes. Top with cheese and melt. (I used a dome to melt cheese more quickly)
- Step 7: Top with chives and serve!
Expert tips
- Cut the potatoes and chicken all the same size. This helps with even cooking so nothing is overcooked or tough in texture.
- Use a metal bowl to help the cheese melt quickly. You can add it as a "dome" on top of the chicken and cheese to help everything melt together. Use tongs to safely remove so you don't burn yourself.
- If you are using a skillet, resist the urge to cook everything at once. Cook the potatoes and chicken in batches to allow for even browning.
Use a griddle or skillet
You can easily make this recipe indoors or outdoors using a large skillet or griddle. If you use a skillet, try and use two to help with even cooking and to cut down on cook time. Once cooked, layer the BBQ chicken over the potatoes for a delicious, one-pan-style meal.
Substitutions
- Protein Substitutions:
- Steak (I suggest a chimichurri sauce)
- Tofu for a vegetarian option
- Vegetable Additions:
- Mushrooms, Broccoli, Cabbage, Bell Peppers, and even Spinach for added greens and color.
- Sauce Substitutions:
- Buffalo Sauce
- Honey Mustard
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Garlic Parmesan Sauce (this is one we always sub for!)
- Chimichurri
- Lemon Herb Butter Sauce
- Pork BBQ Rub is a great flavor profile to add while seasoning the chicken.
Storage
Refrigerate BBQ Chicken and Potatoes for up to 4 days in an airtight container. It can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months.
Reheat in an air fryer or oven for a few minutes until warmed through and potatoes are crisp again on the outside.
faqs
No, you can cook them from raw and cubed nicely, they will be golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.
Use a meat thermometer to make sure it reaches 165ºF.
You can add bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or even a leafy green like spinach.
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BBQ Chicken and Potatoes Skillet
Equipment
- Flat Top Griddle or use skillets on stovetop
- Grill Dome for melting cheese
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 4 Large Potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon Bacon Up or oil of choice
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Chicken
- 1½ Lb Chicken Breasts
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- ½ Cup BBQ Sauce add more if desired
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 2 Green Onions use greens for topping
Instructions
- Peel and cube potatoes about 1.5 inches thick.
- Season them with melted Bacon Up (or oil of choice), salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
- Oil griddle and preheat to medium-high heat. Cook potatoes, tossing them every 5 minutes so they don't burn. This took about 20 minutes.
- Cube chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. (this is done while potatoes cook)
- Add chicken to the other side of skillet on a slightly lower heat (medium). Once cooked, add in minced garlic and top with BBQ sauce. Toss chicken and add more Bacon Up as needed.
- Once potatoes are cooked and fork tender, layer the chicken over the top of potatoes. Top with cheese and melt. (I used a dome to melt cheese quicker)
- Top with chives and serve!
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Notes
- Cut the potatoes and chicken all the same size. This helps with even cooking so nothing is overcooked or tough in texture.
- Use a metal bowl to help the cheese melt quickly. You can add it as a "dome" on top of the chicken and cheese to help everything melt together. Use tongs to safely remove so you don't burn yourself.
- If you are using a skillet, resist the urge to cook everything at once. Cook the potatoes and chicken in batches to allow for even browning.
Dorese Mauterer says
Very tasty! Thanks Cookitwithtim
CookitwithTim says
You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!