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Easy Chicken Recipes: Your Go-To One-Pan Dinner Solution

This easy chicken recipe delivers a delicious one-pan lemon herb chicken and veggie meal in under 40 minutes. It's a healthy, flavorful, and customizable dinner perfect for busy weeknights, with minimal cleanup required.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large lemon zested and juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

Equipment

  • 1 Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • 1 Meat Thermometer Optional, but recommended

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss the baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast them alone for 15 minutes to give them a head start.
  2. While the potatoes are roasting, pat the chicken breasts dry. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
  3. After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and arrange the broccoli, asparagus, and red onion around the chicken and potatoes.
  4. Pour the lemon-herb mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This keeps it juicy and tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 42gFat: 20gFiber: 8g

Notes

Tip 1: Don't crowd the pan! Use a large baking sheet or two smaller ones to ensure the vegetables roast instead of steam.
Tip 2: A meat thermometer is the best way to guarantee perfectly cooked, juicy chicken every time.
Tip 3: Feel free to substitute the vegetables with whatever you have on hand, such as bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, or zucchini.
Keyword easy chicken recipes,healthy dinner,one pan chicken

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