15 Chicken and Potato Recipes That'll Wow Everyone
21 April 2025

Whether you're cooking for a dinner party, prepping for a busy week ahead, or making a dish for two, chicken and potatoes can be a great versatile meal option. From a classic crockpot dish to a comforting curry, there are endless options available that are nutritious, delicious, and easy to make. Check out the below inspiring chicken and potato recipes you can try creating at home.
1. Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
This roasted chicken and potato recipe is both sweet and savory, with a fresh garlic, butter, and maple syrup glaze. It uses drumsticks and thighs for extra moist meat. Bake in the oven for about an hour and 20 minutes - it's all hands off time - then serve with a simple side salad. Check it out on Allrecipes.
2. Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
Instead of opting for a classic chicken and potato recipe, create a tasty and filling casserole. The chicken breasts and russet potatoes are topped with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and green onion, a combo that will make your tastebuds swirl. It takes about 55 minutes to cook in the oven. Each recipe makes six servings.
3. Honey Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
This one-pan comfort meal will be ready in about 30 minutes, making it the perfect quick weeknight meal. The chicken and sweet potatoes are covered in a delicious, sweet honey butter and are topped with pecans and dried cranberries for that taste of Thanksgiving all year round. To finish it off, add cracked black pepper and fresh thyme. Get the recipe of Creme de la Crumb.
4. Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
This sheet pan dinner is quick and simple, yet provides tons of color and bold flavors for an impressive dinner. Its bold flavors come from a delicious marinade made of lemon, balsamic vinegar, oregano, tarragon, and paprika. Simply spread the marinade over your chicken thighs, onion, bell peppers, and baby potatoes and cook for 40 minutes. Top it off with kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh parsley, and lemon slices. Plus, with so few dishes used in the kitchen, this one is easy to clean up. See the instructions on Allrecipes.
5. Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort dish that can either take hours in the kitchen, or minutes depending on the route you want to take. This recipe in particular requires only 15 minutes of prep time, since it uses pre-made pie crust. All you need to do is make your filling, then pour the whole thing over the pie pastry, making it a perfect busy weeknight meal. See the recipe on The Pioneer Woman.
6. Buffalo Chicken and Roasted Potato Recipe
If you're a fan of spicy chicken wings and fries, you might become a fan of this buffalo chicken and roasted potato recipe. This dish combines chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, hot pepper sauce, bacon, green onions, and a cheese blend. You'll need to first cook the chicken in a skillet and the potatoes in the oven, then combine all ingredients in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. To make it a bit creamier, top with sour cream after baking.
7. Honey Sriracha Glazed Chicken
Tender chicken with a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze - yes, please. First, you'll cook the chicken in a skillet over high heat to give it a smokey char. Then, coat the chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, turnip, and garlic with the sriracha honey butter sauce. Double or triple the ingredients to serve a crowd. See the recipe on Foodie with Family.
8. Parmesan Chicken Thighs
If you're in need of a quick, low-effort, appetizing meal, consider adding this slow cooker parmesan chicken to the top of your list. This recipe only contains 12 ingredients and requires 15 minutes of prep. All you need to do is brown your chicken in a skillet for a few minutes, then add to the crockpot with the potatoes and the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low for about eight hours and serve with green beans or asparagus. See the full instructions on Allrecipes.
9. One Pan Paprika Chicken with Potatoes and Tomatoes
This one-hour, dairy-free and gluten-free plate is the perfect dish you can put together, place the oven, and forget about it for a while. The recipe contains chicken, potatoes, onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and a light, refreshing paprika sauce. The recipe only takes 15 minutes to prep and serves six to eight people. View the full recipe on Simply Recipes.
10. Spanish Chicken and Potatoes
This one pot Spanish-inspired dish features a comforting sauce made from fresh tomatoes, eggplants, onions, garlic, and olive oil. The chicken and potatoes are marinated in this rich, delicious sauce then topped with fresh parsley for extra fresh flavor. This recipe takes 40 minutes to make and serves six. Serve it to the whole family, or save the leftovers for lunch during the week. Read the whole recipe on Pinch of Yum.
11. Roasted Chicken with Smashed Potatoes
Chicken, potatoes, and broccoli together create a nutritious and appetizing meal option. This recipe in particular combines a buttery Dijon chicken with smashed parmesan potatoes and roasted broccoli. It's even better when all these ingredients are placed onto a single sheet pan, requiring minimal cleanup. Try it out, courtesy of Wyseguide.
12. Skillet Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes
This skillet chicken thighs recipe takes warm and comforting to a new meaning. These bone-in thighs are paired with baby potatoes, carrots, and onion to create a deliciously satisfying meal. Plus, everything is cooked in one skillet for easy clean up. Dinner is served in less than 45 minutes. See the recipe from Laura Fuentes.
13. Pesto Chicken Bake
This pesto chicken bake only contains four ingredients and requires a few minutes of prep time, making it the perfect busy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines chicken breasts with pesto and seasonings in a one-pan easy dish. Simply combine all your ingredients, then toss into a dish and cook for 45 minutes. See the full recipe on HungryHappens.
14. Chicken Curry and Potatoes
This chicken curry is an easy comfort meal that's mild enough for your young family members to enjoy. It combines chicken breasts and baby potatoes with bell pepper, onion, curry powder and paste, broth, and coconut milk. You'll have dinner in 30 minutes - much faster than boarding a plane halfway around the world from Chicago. See the recipe on Pinch of Yum.
15. Green Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Potato
Instead of spending hours in the kitchen trying to create the perfect enchilada, try this green chicken enchilada stuffed potato instead. It's easy, quick, and comes out perfect every time. This recipe combines cooked and shredded chicken with green enchilada sauce and cumin that's full of flavor and heat. Once the potatoes are cooked, layer them with your chicken mixture, then top with shredded cheese, sour cream, olives, and jalapenos. This entire recipe only takes 40 minutes to prep and cook, yet is bound to impress your guests.
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