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Baked Chicken and Potatoes

Baked Chicken and Potatoes is a delightful one-pan meal combining juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and vibrant broccolini, all enhanced by a lemon butter garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken breasts (approximately 2 pounds; each breast around 78 ounces)
  • 1 ½ pounds (700g) baby potatoes, cut into ¾ inch pieces
  • 12 ounces (320g) broccolini or broccoli
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, thyme, rosemary, and oregano for the sauce.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and add chopped baby potatoes to a large sheet pan.
  • Pour half the sauce over the potatoes and stir to coat.
  • Push the potatoes aside and place chicken breasts in the center, pouring remaining sauce over them and flipping to coat.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Flip chicken and add broccolini, drizzle with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Return to oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are tender.

Notes

Ensure chicken breasts are uniform in size for even cooking.
Fresh herbs enhance flavor, making a noticeable difference.
Consider adding red pepper flakes for extra heat.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 85