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Chicken Queso Potato Skillet

Irresistible Chicken Queso Potato Skillet in 30 Minutes

This Chicken Queso Potato Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring crispy potatoes, juicy chicken, and creamy queso, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Potatoes use sweet potatoes for a different flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil use fresh herbs if available for enhanced flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into small pieces for even cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter use olive oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne adjust for desired spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Cilantro fresh cilantro may be used for more brightness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 10 oz White Queso use shredded cheese or homemade queso if preferred
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo optional but enhances presentation and flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro can be omitted if not liked

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Air fryer or oven
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Begin by peeling, washing, and cubing the potatoes into small, even pieces. Toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well-coated. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F or your oven to the same temperature.
  2. Transfer the seasoned potato cubes to the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, or roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and fork-tender.
  3. While the potatoes are cooking, cut the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, add the crispy potatoes to the skillet and mix gently.
  6. Pour the warmed white queso over the chicken and potato mixture and stir gently until everything is well-coated.
  7. Garnish the skillet with fresh cilantro and serve hot, ideally with pico de gallo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety. Customize with additional vegetables as desired.

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