Honey Lemon Chicken and Potato Skillet: chicken and potatoes are cooked together in one skillet, then simmered in an easy homemade honey lemon sauce, ready in 30 minutes!
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It’s my favorite day of the month again: 30 Minute Thursday!
Friends, I need these 30 minute meals. Trust me.

Today was just one of Those Days. You know?
I set the timer on the microwave for 30 minutes when I was going to start making this chicken and potato skillet. I’ve been dreaming up variations of this Baked Honey Lemon Chicken ever since, and I knew I wanted to do a quicker version made on the stove top. I figured if I could add some veggies I could turn it into a complete meal, which is basically the most perfect thing in my mind.
So about 10 minutes in, I have my chicken and potatoes in the skillet and my kids (1 and almost 4) are upstairs playing in my oldest girl’s bedroom. My littlest girl (15 months) can easily go up and down the stairs on her own so we let her roam free, and my oldest girl is pretty good at keeping an eye out for her.
But then I hear a thump.
And I leave everything on the stove and run up to console my littlest girl who has just fallen off the bed where they were playing. And continue cooking with her on my hip.
Moms of toddlers, I know you know what I’m talking about. Cooking with only one free hand is not the easiest thing! But we made it, and I shut the stove off at 28 minutes and high-fived myself.
What I love most about these 30 minute meals? Most of the time I’m talking 30 minutes plus active baby-rescuing-owie-kissing-time, which means someone with the freedom to cook alone in the kitchen will have no problem.
This skillet is quite saucy — we like sauce! If you just want enough to thinly coat your chicken and veg, you can likely reduce the amounts by half.
30 Minute Honey Lemon Chicken and Potato Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- salt
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1″ pieces
- 1 pound potatoes thinly sliced (about 3 cups sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 cup frozen vegetables of choice I used green beans, snap peas and carrots
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until just browned on the outside (2-3 minutes)
- Add potatoes, stir, cover and cook while you prepare the sauce (about 5 minutes).
- Combine butter, garlic, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, chicken broth and corn starch with a whisk. Stir into chicken and potatoes. Cook another 8-10 minutes over medium heat, covered, until potatoes are tender and sauce is thickened.
- Stir in vegetables. Cover and turn off heat, waiting 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
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Trudy says
We tried this recipe tonight with zucchini and mushrooms as the veggies, and it was amazing!! Thank you for a great meal!
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for leaving a comment!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Awww I totally hear you on that, except Kai is TOO HEAVY now for me to hold with one arm! So mostly it’s cooking with a toddler clinging to my leg screaming “up!!! up!!!! UP!!!!” LOL. This skillet has my name all over it. Love the honey lemon flavors you have in there ๐
Ashley Fehr says
Hahaha! I know that day will come! Though today she actually played away from me by herself for a whole hour while I cooked, so that was a nice change!
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
Yeah, my 30 minutes usually involves some form of kid related crisis too! This skillet looks fantastic, I love lemon with chicken – so good!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
I am always looking for healthy dinner ideas!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
Instead of one of those days I think I’ve had one of those weeks! Or months ๐ 30-minute meals fit in perfectly and I just love this skillet dish, Ashely!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
It is rare that I cook dinner without at least one of my kids needing me for something! 30 minute meals are a lifesaver around here, and I love that this one pot meal saves me some dishes, too! I’m loving lemon right now so this looks right up my alley!
Izzy @ She Likes Food says
I need to start practicing cooking with one hand, haha! I love lemons so much and put them in almost everything I cook, so I’m so on board with this meal!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I totally am with you on the cooking with a child on your hip! Or wrapped around your leg! I wish I had more 30 minute recipes when I was juggling work and kids and the household chores and pets…not to mention yard work. I would do it all over again! ๐
Ashley Fehr says
Oh definitely! Things are sure crazy right now but I would never change it! Sometimes the household stuff just waits a little longer than normal…. Lol! Thanks Dorothy!
Medha says
This skillet is gorgeous- I love lemon in everything these days, especially meals this quick and easy ๐
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
I love 30 min meals. Nothing better when you know you can create something delicious in just 30 minutes!! I love this chicken & potato skillet Ashley! Yum!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
You did it and with 2 minutes to spare! Impressive! This looks so good, Ashley. I love savory-sweet dinners just like this. So good!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Yesss I love 30 minute Thursday and all the deliciousness that floods my Feedly! I’m totally making this soon – I have everything but the chicken and I live for all things lemon-y. And yay for LOTS of sauce! ๐
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rachel! I love all these easy meal ideas too! And I LOVE lemon ๐
marcie says
Cooking with kids running around is no easy feat — even 30 minute meals can seem too long I’m sure. haha I love this meal and we like things very saucy too. This looks delicious, Ashley!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, yes so true! Though if I can sneak them something from what I’m cooking they can usually be convinced to hang in there ๐
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I always love these 30 minute meals because I am always looking for something easy to make for dinner during the week. I love the flavors in this skillet dish and can’t wait to add it to my weekday menu.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Ashley! I totally agree — I get so many great meal ideas!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Dinner that can be ready in 30 minutes is a win in my book! Love how fresh and light this dish looks. Love the lemon honey combination!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jen! It’s one of my favorite combos!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
One pan and 30 minutes for the total WIN! This skillet is totally calling my name and I’m looooooving all that gorgeous sauce goodness! I’m ready to dive into this skillet right about now. ๐
Ashley Fehr says
Right?! I just can’t get enough one pan meals! Thanks Sarah!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
30 minute Thursday meals are so great, especially since we’re THIS close to Friday and my love for cooking is ready to call it quits with Friday night pizza! ๐ This chicken looks delicious! Love the potatoes and that sauce, too!
Ashley Fehr says
Um, totally! I cook so much at the beginning of the week that by the weekend I am DONE. Lol. Thanks Gayle!