Description
Baked Buttery Herb Chicken and Potatoes is a comforting one-pan meal that brings the family together for deliciousness. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with aromatic fresh thyme and baked alongside creamy baby potatoes, all enveloped in rich butter and olive oil. This dish not only fills your kitchen with mouthwatering scents but also promises to impress at any gathering, leaving no leftovers behind!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb baby potatoes (about 12-15)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss chicken breasts and baby potatoes in the mixture until well-coated.
- Add fresh thyme leaves and mix again.
- Arrange the chicken and potatoes in a greased baking dish in a single layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with potatoes (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize by adding other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers. For added brightness, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.