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BBQ Chicken Potato Skillet

BBQ chicken potato skillet with a smoky paprika cast-iron cook, where diced potatoes turn tender and the BBQ sauce forms a glossy glaze. One-pan dinner method on the grill finishes with melted cheese over the chicken and vegetables.
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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: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

chicken thighs
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs Cubed
potatoes
  • 4 potatoes Diced
bell pepper
  • 1 bell pepper Diced
onion
  • 1 onion Diced
bbq sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt To taste
  • 0.25 tsp pepper To taste
shredded cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese For topping

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Start the skillet
  1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet on the grill over medium heat until shimmering, then spread it across the pan surface.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Cook the chicken and vegetables
  1. Add the cubed chicken thighs, diced bell pepper, diced onion, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then stir to distribute everything evenly.
  2. Cook for 12-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, stirring as needed so nothing sticks.
Glaze and melt
  1. Add the BBQ sauce and stir to coat all the chicken, potatoes, and vegetables evenly.
  2. Top with shredded cheese, close the grill lid, and cook for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
Serve
  1. Serve hot directly from the skillet.

Notes

Pro tip: Dice the potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate as the chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Freezing isn’t recommended because the potatoes can become softer after thawing. For a lighter option, use low-sugar BBQ sauce or a reduced-fat shredded cheese.