Description
Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans comes together faster than your weeknight dinner stress can build, delivering a hearty meal that makes kitchen cleanup a breeze with just one trusty pan. Tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and fresh green beans get tossed with aromatic herbs that’ll have your family rushing to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs
Main Vegetables:
- 1 pound small potatoes, halved
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
Seasonings and Oils:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 400°F, ensuring a hot cooking environment for perfect roasting.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, salt, and pepper in a generous mixing bowl.
- Tumble 4 chicken thighs into the seasoning blend, massaging the marinade thoroughly across every surface of the meat.
- Spread chicken pieces strategically on a large baking sheet, leaving space between each thigh.
- Scatter 1 pound halved small potatoes around the chicken, positioning them to absorb maximum flavor.
- Drizzle any remaining oil mixture directly over the potatoes, ensuring each piece glistens with seasoning.
- Slide the sheet into the 400°F oven and roast exactly 25 minutes until chicken starts turning golden.
- Distribute 2 cups trimmed green beans across the sheet around the chicken and potatoes.
- Continue roasting an additional 15 minutes, confirming chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Allow the entire dish to rest 3-5 minutes before serving, letting juices redistribute and flavors meld.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but reduce cooking time to prevent drying out.
- Fresh herbs make a huge difference, so grab them from the garden or farmers market when possible.
- Ensure potatoes are cut into similar-sized pieces for even roasting and consistent texture.
- For a low-carb version, replace potatoes with cauliflower or Brussels sprouts and adjust roasting time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg