Lemon-Dill Chicken with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Juicy chicken breasts baked with fresh dill and lemon alongside crispy roasted baby potatoes. This Italian recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, fingerling potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 (6 oz each), boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb, halved lengthwise fingerling potatoes
- 1, zested and thinly sliced lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb halved fingerling potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Arrange potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, then place chicken breasts on top. Scatter 1/4 cup lemon slices and 2 tbsp chopped dill over the chicken.
- Step 4: Roast for 25-28 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and potatoes are golden and crisp around the edges.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with reserved lemon zest and additional dill.








