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Chicken and potatoes sauté together in this easy skillet meal. Fresh oregano, lemon, and garlic flavor every bite!
Update: This recipe was originally published in 2020 and has been republished with all new photos.
This satiating meal comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s simply flavored with lemon juice, a few seasonings, dried herbs, and fresh oregano. You’ll love this for busy weeknights or even Sunday dinner!
While many skillet recipes tend to be lower carb and full of veggies (which you know I love), this beauty is truly a celebration of the potato. Because it’s worth celebrating, right?
Oregano Lemon Chicken and Potatoes Ingredients
- Olive or avocado oil
- Chicken breasts
- Baby dutch yellow potatoes
- Chicken stock
- Lemon juice
- Minced garlic
- Herbs and seasonings
How to Make Oregano Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
To start, brown your chicken and set aside. Then brown your potatoes so they’re beautifully golden but not quite cooked through.
Now combine everything together with a few ingredients to create that yummy lemon sauce.
Cover and simmer until it’s all cooked to tasty perfection.
Stir in fresh oregano and eat! How easy is that?!
What Size Skillet Should You Use?
I recommend an 11 or 12″ skillet. You’ll be able to accommodate more food in the pan this way which ensures quick and even cooking. Using a skillet that’s too small increases your cooking time. It also makes it much more difficult to achieve the browning we want on the chicken.
Chicken Thighs or Breasts?
Feel free to use boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs. I use breasts most often simply because that’s what my family prefers.
Can You Use a Different Type of Potatoes?
Absolutely! I personally love baby dutch yellow potatoes in this skillet meal because they’re easy to cut in half (amen for quick prep!) and have a naturally buttery flavor. But use what you have! Gold or yellow potatoes would be my back up pick. Simply cut them into 1 or 1 1/2 inch pieces so they’re close in size to your chicken.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Does this Freeze Well?
Just store the finished Oregano Lemon Chicken and Potatoes in a freezer bag or other freezer safe container. If using a bag be sure to squeeze out any excess air before sealing. This will be good in the freezer for up to 6 months.
When you’re ready to enjoy it just thaw it out and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
How to Serve
Enjoy as is or serve with a green vegetable to round everything out. My Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Garlic Green Beans, or Easy Roasted Broccoli would all be delicious!
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Oregano Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1½ tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 1 pound baby dutch yellow potatoes, halved
- ½ cup chicken stock or broth
- 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoon oil to a large skillet. Heat on medium high. Once pan is hot, add your chicken. Salt and pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes uncovered, flipping occasionally. Chicken should have some browning but should not be cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet. Now add potatoes and saute, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until outside of potatoes are browned. Potatoes shouldn't be cooked through quite yet.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken back to skillet along with chicken stock, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Sprinkle with salt, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Stir. Cover. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until potatoes and chicken are cooked through.
- Taste. Add more salt or lemon juice if desired. Stir in fresh oregano and serve!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Yummmmm! This is going on the fave foods list for sure! Husband approved. Loads of flavor! Added a tad more chicken stock so we had more juicy goodness.Â
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I made this for my family last night and it was a huge hit! I love the lemon-y potatoes. Any idea how long the leftovers would stay good in the fridge? Thanks!
VERY good, easy to assemble & fresh oregano just was the grand finale! Wonderful & fresh flavors! My husband & I cook together so super easy to assemble. Add a fresh side green salad. perfect summer lunch or supper.
Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.
This is a great recipe. A rare meal both of my kids liked with the bonus of leftovers for my lunch the next day.Â
My husband loved this dish! If I’m looking for dinner ideas I always come to the whole cook site and find one. This did NOT disappoint. Big flavor and easy!Â
Thank you, Jennifer!! So happy you liked it!
Love this easy and healthy recipe! Our entire big family loves it and I love that it’s not time-consuming!Â
Love this! Thank you, Ashley!