Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herb Potatoes

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Juicy chicken breasts baked with fresh dill and lemon, accompanied by crispy herb-roasted potatoes for a simple weeknight dinner. This french-inspired chicken ready in about 45 minutes pairs chicken breasts, new potatoes, olive oil 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.

★ 4.3 (10 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss quartered potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes roast, season chicken breasts with garlic powder, dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped dill, and remaining 2 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Brush lemon-dill mixture over chicken breasts. Place chicken on the baking sheet with potatoes. Return to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp dill, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with potatoes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herb Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 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 Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herb 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 chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herb 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 Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herb 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 Lemon-Dill Chicken with Herb Potatoes?

French chicken 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.

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