Baked Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herbed Potatoes
Tender chicken breasts baked with lemon and dill, accompanied by crispy herb-infused potatoes for a simple, flavorful dinner. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) chicken breasts, thinly sliced lemon, tablespoons, chopped fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 1, thinly sliced lemon
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 lbs, halved baby potatoes
- 1 teaspoon, chopped rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 4 chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange 1 lemon, thinly sliced, over the chicken.
- Step 2: Toss 1.5 lbs halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread around the chicken on the sheet pan.
- Step 3: Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and potatoes are golden and tender, basting twice with pan juices.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herbed Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herbed Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herbed Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herbed Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herbed Potatoes?
American sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved it! The lemon and dill were perfect, and the potatoes were crispy.
- ★★★★☆
Loved it! The whole family enjoyed the lemon-dill chicken.
- ★★★★☆
Great flavor, but the potatoes took longer than expected to cook evenly.