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Honey BBQ Chicken with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes served hot in a cast iron skillet with fresh parsley garnish

Honey BBQ Chicken with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

A rich one-skillet dinner with juicy seared chicken breasts glazed in honey BBQ sauce, baked over creamy garlic Parmesan sliced potatoes. Ready in 50 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 large russet potatoes thinly sliced about 1/8 inch thick
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce smoky variety recommended
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Sharp knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Make sure the oven is fully preheated before the skillet goes in.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until deeply golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side without moving it. Remove and set aside on a plate.
  4. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the sliced potatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the potatoes evenly.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce to low heat. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the potatoes are just fork-tender.
  6. While the potatoes cook, whisk the BBQ sauce and honey together in a small bowl until smooth.
  7. Nestle the seared chicken on top of the potato mixture. Spoon the honey BBQ glaze evenly over each chicken breast.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven uncovered and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
  9. Remove from the oven. For a lightly crisped top, broil for the final 2 minutes watching closely. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot directly from the skillet.

Notes

Slice potatoes to an even 1/8 inch thickness for consistent cooking. Chicken thighs can be substituted with an additional 5 minutes of bake time. Leftovers keep for up to 3 days refrigerated and reheat best in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of cream or broth.