Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken & Root Vegetable Bowl

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Elegant chicken breasts roasted with fragrant herbs and caramelized root vegetables, finished with a bright lemon-cilantro sauce for a balanced, nourishing meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest and juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tsp dried thyme in a small bowl.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken breasts in a roasting pan. Brush the lemon-herb mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Arrange 2 cups chopped carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato around the chicken in the pan.
  5. Step 5: Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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