Baked Lemon-Scented Chicken with Rosemary and Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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Baked with lemon and rosemary, accompanied by golden roasted potatoes for a satisfying, herbaceous dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (whole30), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Chicken breasts, Potatoes, Lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
1 lb Potatoes
1 Lemon
2 tsp Fresh rosemary
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
Step 2: Bake potatoes for 15 minutes while preparing chicken.
Step 3: Season chicken breasts with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp chopped rosemary.
Step 4: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 5: Sear chicken for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 6: Add thinly sliced lemon to skillet, then transfer skillet to oven with potatoes.
Step 7: Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are tender.