Ohhh yes π Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beansβa cozy, flavorful one-pan dinner thatβs easy, hearty, and smells AMAZING while it bakes.
ππ§ Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1Β½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 4β5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- Β½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon slices or Parmesan for finishing
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Preheat & prep
- Preheat oven to 400Β°F (205Β°C)
- Lightly grease a large baking sheet or roasting pan
2οΈβ£ Season everything
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes with half the oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs
- Arrange potatoes on pan and roast 15 minutes (they take longer)
3οΈβ£ Add chicken
- Toss chicken with remaining oil, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper
- Add chicken to pan, nestling between potatoes
4οΈβ£ Add green beans
- Toss green beans with a little oil, salt, and pepper
- Add to pan after chicken has cooked 10 minutes
5οΈβ£ Bake
- Continue baking 20β25 minutes until:
- Chicken reaches 165Β°F
- Potatoes are fork-tender
6οΈβ£ Finish
- Optional: broil 2β3 minutes for crispy skin
- Sprinkle with Parmesan or squeeze fresh lemon
π₯ Pro Tips
- Thighs stay juicier, breasts cook faster
- Cut potatoes evenly for even roasting
- Add green beans later so they donβt overcook
- Line pan with foil for easy cleanup
Variations
π Lemon garlic herb β add lemon zest & juice
π§ Butter-based β swap olive oil for melted butter
πΆ Cajun twist β use Cajun seasoning instead of Italian
π§ Cheesy finish β sprinkle Parmesan in last 5 minutes
If you want, I can also give you:
βοΈ Slow cooker version
βοΈ Skillet version
βοΈ Garlic butter sauce version
βοΈ Sheet-pan meal for meal prep
Just tell me πππ₯π₯¦