BBQ Chicken Potato Skillet

Ingredients

• 5 potatoes (small/medium, peeled and cubed)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for tossing potatoes)
• salt (for potatoes)
• black pepper (for potatoes)
• garlic powder (for potatoes)
• paprika (for potatoes)
• 2 chicken breasts (cubed (approx. 1 lb))
• 2 tbsp butter (for cooking chicken)
• 0.5 tsp salt (for chicken)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (for chicken)
• 1 tsp paprika (for chicken)
• 1 tsp ranch seasoning (dry mix)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 0.5 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps

1. 1

   Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into small cubes.

2. 2

   Toss the potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Cook the potatoes in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times during cooking to ensure they get crispy on all sides.

4. 4

   While the potatoes are cooking, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.

5. 5

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the 2 tablespoons of butter.

6. 6

   Add the chicken to the skillet and season with 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper, and 1 tsp each of paprika, ranch seasoning, and onion powder.

7. 7

   Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through.

8. 8

   Lower the heat and add the minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.

9. 9

   Pour in the 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce and stir to coat the chicken.

10. 10

    Add the crispy air-fried potatoes to the skillet and stir everything together until well combined.

11. 11

    Top the mixture with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

12. 12

    Place the skillet under the oven broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, cover the skillet with a lid on the stove until the cheese melts.

Notes

The author notes that they don't use exact measurements for the potato seasonings, so adjust to your preference. For a faster version, you can leave the lid on the skillet to melt the cheese instead of using the broiler.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• chicken
• potatoes
• air-fried
• skillet
• easy dinner
• weeknight meal