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Rustic Bacon, Potato & Chicken Skillet in One Pan
A simple, hearty one-pan skillet with bacon, potatoes, and chicken for effortless weeknight dinner.
Why this recipe works
This Rustic Bacon, Potato & Chicken Skillet is a hearty one-pan dish that comes together quickly for weeknights. It suits busy families, meal-preppers, and anyone craving a savory, crowd-pleasing skillet.
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Key takeaways
One-pan comfort meal idea
Use bacon drippings for flavor
Customize with leftover chicken or veg
Recipe guide
This Rustic Bacon, Potato & Chicken Skillet is a hearty one-pan dish that comes together quickly for weeknights. It suits busy families, meal-preppers, and anyone craving a savory, crowd-pleasing skillet.
A fast, satisfying skillet that feeds a crowd.
- One-pan comfort meal idea
- Use bacon drippings for flavor
- Customize with leftover chicken or veg
What you’ll need
Ingredients include bacon, butter, onion, garlic, potatoes, and shredded chicken.
Step-by-step cooking
Crisp bacon; sauté onion in bacon drippings with butter; add garlic, then potatoes; cook until tender; stir in chicken and bacon; season to taste.
Serving and tips
Serve hot. For extra color, finish with chopped parsley or green onions.
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 12 oz cooked chicken, shredded
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble, reserving drippings.
- Add butter to the skillet with bacon drippings and melt over medium heat.
- Sauté sliced onion in the butter until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook covered over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 12–15 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cooked chicken and crumbled bacon, heat through until chicken is warmed and potatoes are golden, about 3–5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
FAQs
Can I use pre-cooked bacon or sausage?
Yes. Use cooked meat and reduce cooking time to heat through.
Can I substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes?
Yes, adjust cook time; sweet potatoes can take a bit longer to soften.
How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet.