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Spicy Chickenand Potato Skillet

Recipe by Mama K on InstagramAdded 29 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A quick, flavorful skillet that combines tender chicken with crispy potatoes, all tossed in a smoky, spicy barbecue sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner when you need something tasty without a lot of planning.

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Spicy Chicken and Potato Skillet by Mama K, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Slice potatoes and dice them into irregular chunks.

  2. Season the diced potatoes with paprika, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.

  3. Sauté the seasoned potatoes in a pan until browned.

  4. Add butter to the pan and let it melt.

  5. Cook the cubed chicken pieces in the same pan, stirring until browned.

  6. Add Ray's Smoky Barbecue Sauce to the pan and stir to coat the chicken and potatoes.

  7. Pour a clear liquid over the diced potatoes in the pan.

  8. Pour a viscous amber-colored liquid into the pan over the cooked potatoes and existing sauce base.

  9. Add Frank's RedHot sauce to the pan and stir to combine.

  10. Grate Colby Jack cheese over the mixture and stir gently.

  11. Cover the pan with a glass lid to melt the cheese, then remove the lid.

Tips while you cook

Season potatoes early
Season the diced potatoes with paprika, black pepper, and crushed red pepper before sautéing.
Add butter after browning
Add butter to the pan after the potatoes are browned.
Cover to melt cheese
Cover the pan with a glass lid after sprinkling cheese to melt it quickly.
Stir gently with cheese
Stir gently when adding the grated Colby Jack cheese.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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