Herb-Crusted Chicken and Root Vegetable Bake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Tender chicken thighs and roasted root vegetables enveloped in a fragrant herb crust, baked to golden perfection. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
4 medium carrots
3 medium parsnips
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut carrots and parsnips into 1-inch chunks; toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender.
Step 2: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Rub mixture over chicken.
Step 3: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate.
Step 4: Add flour to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth, then simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, nestle roasted vegetables around it, and cover with a lid. Bake for 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.