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BBQ Chicken Potato Skillet

BBQ chicken potato skillet with a one-pan method: tender diced potatoes and juicy cubed chicken thighs glazed in BBQ sauce. Finished in the cast iron skillet with melty shredded cheese for a hearty, easy camping-friendly 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: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

BBQ chicken potato skillet base
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs Cubed for even browning and cooking.
  • 4 potatoes Diced into bite-size pieces.
  • 1 bell pepper Diced.
  • 1 onion Diced.
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite for the glaze.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For searing and keeping potatoes from sticking.
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika Adds smoky warmth.
  • 0.25 salt and pepper Season to taste; add early for flavor.
  • 1 shredded cheese For topping and final melt.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cook the potatoes
  1. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet on the grill over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Cook the chicken and vegetables
  1. Add cubed chicken thighs, diced bell pepper, diced onion, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Glaze with BBQ sauce and melt cheese
  1. Pour BBQ sauce into the skillet and stir to coat everything evenly. Top with shredded cheese and close the grill lid for 2 minutes to melt.
Serve
  1. Serve the BBQ chicken potato skillet hot directly from the cast iron skillet. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly before eating.

Notes

Pro tip: cube the chicken and dice the potatoes evenly so everything finishes cooking at the same time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days; reheat in a skillet over medium-low until hot. Freezing: yes, but cheese may lose some melt texture after reheating. Dietary swap: use a no-sugar-added BBQ sauce for a lower-sugar version without changing the method.