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Mediterranean Chicken and Potato Skillet

A hearty one-pan chicken and potato skillet with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and paprika. Mild, comforting, and ready in under 45 minutes.

Standard Savory Mediterranean Comforting Mild One pan

Made August 17, 2026

Prep

10m

Cook

25m

Serves

1

Difficulty

easy

Total: 40 minutes (incl. 5m rest)

Ensure chicken reaches 74°C/165°F.

Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw chicken.

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Ingredients

  • 150 g chicken breast

  • 200 g potatoes

  • 50 g onion

  • 5 g garlic

  • 100 g tomatoes

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 50 ml water

Tools you'll need

large skillet cutting board knife measuring spoons wooden spoon

Chef's tip: Cut potatoes uniformly so they cook evenly.

Chef's tip: For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in paprika and black pepper for 10 minutes before cooking.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken breast into 2 cm cubes. Peel and dice potatoes into 1.5 cm cubes. Finely chop onion and garlic. Dice tomatoes.

    ~10 min
  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

    ~2 min
  3. 3

    Add chicken cubes and potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned.

    ~5 min
  4. 4

    Add diced tomatoes and water. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 74°C/165°F).

    ~15 min
  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    ~5 min