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BBQ Chicken Potato Skillet

BBQ chicken potato skillet with tender diced potatoes, juicy chicken thighs, and a sticky BBQ sauce glaze—all cooked in one cast iron pan. Finish with a melty cheese topping and a quick lid-melt for a rustic, grill-ready one-pan dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

BBQ Chicken Potato Skillet
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs cubed
  • 4 potatoes diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 shredded cheese for topping

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cook the potatoes
  1. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet on the grill over medium heat. The oil should look shimmering, indicating it’s hot.
  2. Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep them in an even layer and stir when they start to brown.
Cook the chicken and vegetables
  1. Add the chicken, bell pepper, onion, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to distribute everything evenly through the skillet.
  2. Cook for 12-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Look for no pink in the centers and juices running clear.
Glaze and melt cheese
  1. Add the BBQ sauce and stir to coat. The skillet should look glossy as the sauce clings to the chicken and potatoes.
  2. Top with shredded cheese, close the grill lid for 2 minutes to melt. The cheese should turn bubbly and slightly browned at the edges.
Serve
  1. Serve hot from the skillet. Spoon the saucy chicken and potatoes right away while the cheese is still melted.

Notes

Pro tip: Cube the chicken evenly so it finishes cooking at the same time as the diced potatoes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the potatoes can get soft after thawing. For a lighter swap, use skinless chicken thighs and reduce the cheese topping.