🧄 Lazy Girl’s One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes(The Viral Comfort Food Recipe You’ll Make On Repeat

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🤯 Why This Recipe Is Blowing Up

You know those days when you’re one minor inconvenience away from a full-blown meltdown, but you still want something warm, buttery, and comforting to eat that doesn’t involve a microwaveable regret-meal? Same.

This garlic butter chicken and potatoes recipe is for those moments. One pan. No fancy steps. Just juicy, golden chicken thighs nestled next to crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside potatoes—all drenched in a garlic butter sauce so good, you’ll want to drink it. (Please don’t. Or do. I won’t judge.)

It’s gone viral on TikTok, Pinterest moms swear by it, and it’s made to break your “Doordash again?” habit. Let’s get into it.

🧁 A Little Backstory (Or, How This Dish Saved My Night)

It was 8:13 p.m. I’d just finished a Zoom meeting that could have been a Slack message, my hair looked like I wrestled a raccoon, and I was this close to pouring cereal into my coffee mug for dinner.

But then I remembered this recipe.One pan. Chicken thighs. Potatoes. Butter. Garlic. That’s it. No measuring anxiety, no sink full of dishes. And guess what? My roommate literally walked in and said, “Are you making takeout?” If that’s not the ultimate compliment, I don’t know what is.

🧠 Why You’ll Love This One-Pan Wonder

✅ One dish = minimal cleanup

✅ Ready in under an hour

✅ Perfect for meal prep or lazy weeknights

✅ Kids, roommates, and picky eaters all LOVE it

✅ Garlic butter makes everything better (science!)

🧄 Lazy Girl’s One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes(The Viral Comfort Food Recipe You’ll Make On Repeat
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🧄 Lazy Girl’s One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes(The Viral Comfort Food Recipe You’ll Make On Repeat

Recipe by 30minutebites01@gmail.com
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

200

kcal

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken & Potatoes:
    6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (you can sub boneless, but the flavor hits different with skin-on)
    1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if chunky)
    3 tbsp olive oil
    1 tsp smoked paprika
    1 tsp garlic powder
    Salt & black pepper to taste
    For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
    6 cloves garlic, minced
    5 tbsp unsalted butter
    1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
    1 tbsp lemon juice (optional but amazing)
    ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for a little sass)

Directions

  • Step 1: Preheat and Prep
    Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Grab a large oven-safe skillet or baking pan. Bonus points if it’s cast iron—just like Grandma used to use.
    Step 2: Season the Chicken
    Pat your chicken thighs dry (dry = crispy skin), then season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Give them a little massage. Love them. They’ll love you back in flavor.
    Step 3: Toss Those Taters
    In the same pan, add the baby potatoes and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Toss them like you’re tossing your ex’s hoodie into a donation bin: with confidence.
    Step 4: Arrange & Roast
    Nestle the seasoned chicken on top of the potatoes. Pop the pan in the oven and roast for 35–40 minutes, until the chicken skin is crispy and internal temp hits 165°F.
    Step 5: Make That Liquid Gold
    While that’s cooking, melt your butter in a saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and chili flakes. That’s it—you’ve made garlic butter
    .Step 6: Drizzle & Devour
    When the chicken’s done, pour that garlic butter over everything. The sizzling sound alone is therapy. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Directions
  • :1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • 2. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
  • 3. Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt & pepper in your baking pan.
  • 4. Nestle chicken on top of potatoes. Roast 35–40 min.
  • 5. Meanwhile, melt butter in saucepan. Add garlic, parsley, lemon juice, chili flakes.
  • 6. Pour garlic butter over cooked chicken & potatoes.
  • 7. Let sit 5 min. Serve hot!—
  • 🧠 Pro Tips for Maximum Deliciousness
  • Dry chicken = crispy skin. Don’t skip this step.Add veggies like green beans or broccoli during the last 15 minutes of roasting.No chicken thighs?
  • Use drumsticks or breasts (adjust time as needed).Want it extra golden? Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.Leftovers? Reheat in the oven or air fryer for max crisp.—
  • 🔥 Nutrition Breakdown
  • (Per Serving)(Approximate values)Calories:
  • 520Protein:
  • 32gFat:
  • 34gCarbs:
  • 28gFiber:
  • 3gSugar
  • : 1gKeto-adaptable? Yes. Gluten-free? Totally. Dairy-free? Sub vegan butter and you’re good.—
  • 🛍️ Storage & Meal Prep Tips
  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken and potatoes for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat: Oven or air fryer > microwave (trust me on this).—💬
  • FAQs
  • Can I use sweet potatoes instead of regular?
  • Yes! Just cube them smaller so they cook evenly.
  • Q: Can I make this dairy-free?Totally—use olive oil or plant-based butter for the garlic sauce.
  • Q: Can I prep it ahead of time?Absolutely. Marinate the chicken overnight and chop potatoes in advance.
  • Q: Is it spicy?Only if you want it to be! The chili flakes are optional.-
  • —🧡 Final Thoughts: The Recipe That Gets You
  • This dish doesn’t just feed your body. It feeds your exhausted, overstimulated soul. It asks nothing more from you than one pan, a bit of butter, and 40 minutes in the oven while you scroll TikTok or take a much-needed cry-nap.
  • And every bite delivers on the promise of comfort, warmth, and crispy potato magic. Bookmark this.
  • Make it weekly. Share it with your bestie who thinks she can’t cook.You’re not lazy. You’re efficient. And this recipe gets it.

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