Honey Garlic Butter Chicken & Cheesy Roasted Potatoes (One-Pan Wonder!)

This Honey Garlic Butter Chicken & Cheesy Roasted Potatoes is a flavor-packed, one-pan meal that combines sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors with crispy, cheesy potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience. Juicy, caramelized honey garlic butter chicken is cooked alongside crispy, golden potatoes smothered in melted cheese, all in the same pan for easy prep and minimal cleanup.

With sticky honey butter glaze, melty cheese, and crispy-edged potatoes, this dish is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It’s great for weeknights, meal prep, or impressing guests with minimal effort and maximum taste!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ One-Pan Meal – Everything cooks together for easy cleanup.
✔ Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Butter Sauce – Rich, sticky, and flavorful.
✔ Crispy, Cheesy Potatoes – Golden, tender, and loaded with melty cheese.
✔ No-Fuss Cooking – Simple ingredients, big flavors, and little effort.
✔ Perfect for Any Occasion – Great for family dinners, date nights, or meal prep.

Key Ingredients & Substitutions

1. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (or Breasts)

👉 Chicken thighs stay juicier, but breasts work if cooked carefully.

2. Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Sauce

👉 Made with butter, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of spice.

3. Crispy Roasted Potatoes

👉 Use baby potatoes or Yukon Golds for the best texture.

4. Melted Cheese

👉 Cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan work beautifully.

Equipment You’ll Need

✔ Large oven-safe skillet or sheet pan – For cooking everything together.
✔ Tongs & whisk – For handling the chicken and mixing the sauce.
✔ Grater – For fresh cheese if using block cheese.

How to Make Honey Garlic Butter Chicken & Cheesy Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

For the Honey Garlic Butter Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or 2 large chicken breasts, halved)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 4 tbsp butter
• ⅓ cup honey
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

For the Cheesy Roasted Potatoes:

• 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

For Garnish:

• Fresh chopped parsley
• Extra Parmesan cheese

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
3. Spread on one side of a large oven-safe skillet or sheet pan.
4. Roast for 15 minutes while preparing the chicken.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

1. Season chicken thighs (or breasts) with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown (it will finish cooking in the oven).

Step 3: Make the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes.
4. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 4: Assemble & Bake

1. Remove the partially roasted potatoes from the oven and push them to one side.
2. Place the seared chicken next to the potatoes.
3. Pour the honey garlic butter sauce over the chicken.
4. Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Add Cheese & Finish Baking

1. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Parmesan over the potatoes.
2. Bake for 5 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6: Garnish & Serve

1. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
2. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken.

Expert Tips for the Perfect Honey Garlic Chicken & Cheesy Potatoes

🔥 Want Even Crispier Potatoes?

• Roast them 5-7 minutes longer before adding cheese.

🔥 Want More Garlic Flavor?

• Add 1 extra minced garlic clove to the butter sauce.

🔥 Want a Spicy Kick?

• Increase red pepper flakes or drizzle with hot honey.

🔥 Want a Lighter Version?

• Use Greek yogurt instead of butter in the sauce.

Serving & Pairing Ideas

With a Glass of Chardonnay – Complements the sweet and savory glaze.
With a Crisp Side Salad – A simple arugula or Caesar salad balances the richness.
With Warm Garlic Bread – Perfect for soaking up extra sauce.

Storage & Reheating Tips

• To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• To Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or microwave with a splash of broth.
• To Freeze: Freeze without cheese for up to 2 months.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving, Approximate)

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Fat: 28g

💡 Want a lower-carb version?

• Swap potatoes for cauliflower and reduce honey in the sauce.

Honey Garlic Butter Chicken With Cheesy Roasted Potatoes (One-Pan Wonder!)

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This Honey Garlic Butter Chicken & Cheesy Roasted Potatoes is a flavor-packed, one-pan meal that combines sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors with crispy, cheesy potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience. Juicy, caramelized honey garlic butter chicken is cooked alongside crispy, golden potatoes smothered in melted cheese, all in the same pan for easy prep and minimal cleanup.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

• Large oven-safe skillet or sheet pan – For cooking everything together.
• Tongs & whisk – For handling the chicken and mixing the sauce.
• Grater – For fresh cheese if using block cheese.

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Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

For the Honey Garlic Butter Chicken:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 2 large chicken breasts, halved)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 4 tbsp butter
• ⅓ cup honey
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat

For the Cheesy Roasted Potatoes:

• 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

For Garnish:

• Fresh chopped parsley
• Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
• Spread on one side of a large oven-safe skillet or sheet pan.
• Roast for 15 minutes while preparing the chicken.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

• Season chicken thighs (or breasts) with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown (it will finish cooking in the oven).

Step 3: Make the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce

• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Stir in honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes.
• Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 4: Assemble & Bake

• Remove the partially roasted potatoes from the oven and push them to one side.
• Place the seared chicken next to the potatoes.
• Pour the honey garlic butter sauce over the chicken.
• Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Add Cheese & Finish Baking

• Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Parmesan over the potatoes.
• Bake for 5 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6: Garnish & Serve

• Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
• Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken.

Notes

Want Even Crispier Potatoes?

Roast them 5-7 minutes longer before adding cheese.
Want More Garlic Flavor?

Add 1 extra minced garlic clove to the butter sauce.
Want a Spicy Kick?

Increase red pepper flakes or drizzle with hot honey.
Want a Lighter Version?

Use Greek yogurt instead of butter in the sauce.
Serving & Pairing Ideas

🍷 With a Glass of Chardonnay – Complements the sweet and savory glaze.
🥗 With a Crisp Side Salad – A simple arugula or Caesar salad balances the richness.
🍞 With Warm Garlic Bread – Perfect for soaking up extra sauce.

Storage & Reheating Tips

To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or microwave with a splash of broth.
To Freeze: Freeze without cheese for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 40gFat: 28g

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