Lemon-Herb Chicken & Rainbow Roast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A vibrant one-pan dinner with tender chicken, caramelized vegetables, and bright lemon-herb sauce, ready in 35 minutes. This Mediterranean one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, and lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch coins
• 1 red bell peppers, 1 yellow, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.
3. Step 3: Push chicken to one side of the skillet, add zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, and stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly softened. Add minced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp salt, stirring until fragrant for 30 seconds.
4. Step 4: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the vegetables, add 1/4 cup water, and nestle chicken back into the pan. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 18-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Garnish with remaining rosemary and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.