Description
This one-pan chicken with potatoes and green beans recipe is an easy and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and crisp green beans all cooked together in a single pan, minimizing cleanup and maximizing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- ½ pound green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and trim the green beans. Halve the baby potatoes.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Place the halved potatoes around the chicken.
- Toss the green beans with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add them to the pan, surrounding the chicken and potatoes.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for about five minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh green beans and high-quality chicken breasts.
- Adjust cooking time based on your oven’s efficiency. Always check the chicken’s internal temperature.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices for a personalized touch.
- Frozen green beans can be used by adding them in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- This dish reheats well, making it suitable for meal prep.
- To ensure juicy chicken, avoid overcooking and use a meat thermometer.
- A sheet pan can be used instead of a skillet; spread ingredients evenly for proper roasting.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A