One Pan Chicken and Potato Bake Recipe | Easy Southern Comfort Dinner

Get ready for the ultimate Southern-style one-pan chicken and potato bake! This easy, all-in-one dinner features crispy, herb-buttered chicken legs on a bed of tender, seasoned potatoes. It's a comforting, flavor-packed meal that the whole family will love.
In this video, I'll walk you through the simple steps to make this delicious one-pan chicken and potato dish. I'll share the secrets to getting perfectly crispy chicken skin and creamy, flavorful potatoes every time. Plus, I'll provide tips on customizing the recipe to your tastes.
Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a impressive meal to serve guests, this one pan chicken and potato bake is sure to become a new favorite. The best part? It all cooks together in one dish, minimizing cleanup!
Key Recipe Highlights:
Crispy, herb-infused chicken legs
Tender, seasoned roasted potatoes
Simple, straightforward ingredients
One pan for easy cleanup
Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday dinners
Customizable with different herbs and veggies
What You'll Learn:
How to make a flavorful compound butter to infuse the chicken
Techniques for achieving crispy chicken skin
Tips for cutting potatoes for even cooking
Directions for both stovetop and oven-baked methods
Suggestions for side dishes and serving
Recipe:
Ingredients
For the Compound Butter
stick butter softened
2 teaspoons dried or fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried or fresh chives
3-4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
For the Potatoes
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bag small yellow potatoes
1-2 shallots sliced
3-4 cloves garlic minced
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chicken
3-4 bone-in skin-on whole chicken legs
Compound butter mixture
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Compound Butter
Ensure your butter is properly softened (but not melted)
Combine butter, chives, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Mix until everything is evenly distributed
Set aside at room temperature for easy spreading
Prepare the Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Add olive oil to your oven-safe dish or cast iron skillet
Ensure the oil covers the entire bottom of the pan in a thin layer
Cut potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking
Add them to your prepared dish
Slice shallots and add to prepared dish
Add minced Garlic
Season with Salt and Pepper and mix
Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken legs completely dry with paper towels
Create a pocket under the skin for the compound butter
Be gentle to avoid tearing the skin
Gently stuff the compound butter under the chicken skin
Use your fingers to spread it evenly
Give the skin a light butter coating too
Arrange chicken legs over the potatoes
Season the skin with additional salt and pepper
Ensure pieces aren't touching for even browning
Place in preheated oven
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until chicken registers 165°F
Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork
Skin should be golden brown and crispy
So grab your cast iron skillet or baking dish and let's get cooking! This one pan chicken and potato bake is sure to become a new family staple.
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