Basil-Crusted Chicken with Herb Roasted Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Juicy chicken breasts coated in fresh basil and garlic, served with crispy rosemary potatoes. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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, boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb, diced into 1-inch cubes potatoes
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken breasts dry, then rub with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: Mix 2 tbsp chopped basil, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl, then spread evenly over chicken breasts to form a crust.
3. Step 3: Toss 1 lb diced potatoes with 1 tsp chopped rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil on a baking sheet.
4. Step 4: Place chicken breasts on the baking sheet with potatoes, ensuring they don't touch, and roast for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and potatoes are golden and crispy.
5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra basil for garnish.