Mountain Herb-Crusted Chicken with Winter Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Tender chicken breasts oven-roasted with a fragrant crust of fresh herbs and served alongside caramelized winter root vegetables. This chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, skin-on, fresh rosemary, chopped, fresh thyme, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 2 International cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts, skin-on
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a herb paste.
Step 2: Pat dry 2 skin-on chicken breasts (6 oz each), then rub the herb mixture evenly over each breast, coating the skin and sides.
Step 3: In a baking dish, toss 2 peeled and chopped carrots and 2 peeled and chopped parsnips with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Step 4: Place the herb-coated chicken breasts on top of the vegetables and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from oven and rest chicken for 5 minutes before serving with the roasted winter root vegetables.