Herb-Crusted Chicken with Root Veggie Medley
A balanced protein and fat meal to stabilize energy levels and prevent post-Whole30 fatigue, featuring rosemary and roasted root vegetables. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs chicken breast, sweet potato, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, 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.
Ingredients
- 6 oz chicken breast
- 1/2 cup diced sweet potato
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C); toss 1/2 cup diced sweet potato and 1/2 cup diced carrot with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Pat 6 oz chicken breast dry, then rub with 1 tsp dried rosemary and 1/2 tsp garlic powder; place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 3: Roast for 20-22 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and vegetables are fork-tender and caramelized at edges.







