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BBQ Chicken Potato Skillet

BBQ chicken potato skillet with tender diced potatoes and a sticky BBQ sauce glaze in one pan. Cook on a grill in a cast iron skillet, finish with melted cheese, and serve straight from the skillet.
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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: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

BBQ chicken potato skillet ingredients
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs, cubed
  • 4 potatoes, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese for topping

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Start the skillet
  1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet on the grill over medium heat until it shimmers. You should see a light shimmer across the pan surface before adding anything.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep them moving every so often so they start to brown at the edges.
Cook the chicken and vegetables
  1. Add the cubed chicken thighs, diced bell pepper, diced onion, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to distribute the spices and ingredients evenly through the skillet.
  2. Cook for 12-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Look for no pink in the center and juices running clear as you stir.
Glaze and finish
  1. Add BBQ sauce and stir to coat everything evenly. The skillet should look glossy, with sauce clinging to potatoes, chicken, and vegetables.
  2. Top with shredded cheese, close the grill lid, and cook for 2 minutes to melt. The cheese should melt into an even layer over the skillet.
Serve
  1. Serve hot directly from the cast iron skillet. Let it rest for 1-2 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly before eating.

Notes

For the best texture, dice potatoes into small, even pieces so they finish in the first 10 minutes without turning mushy. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days in a sealed container; reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended due to potatoes’ texture. Dietary swap: use a low-sugar BBQ sauce to reduce added sugar while keeping the same glaze.