One-Pan Garlic Butter Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes
Juicy roast chicken thighs infused with garlic butter, roasted alongside tender baby potatoes for an easy, comforting dinner. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pounds, halved baby potatoes, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1.5 pounds, halved baby potatoes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat; add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, simmer for 2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
- Step 2: Place 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and 1.5 pounds halved baby potatoes in a large baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper; toss potatoes gently to coat.
- Step 3: Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken thighs and potatoes. Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and potatoes are tender, turning potatoes halfway through.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken and potatoes for brightness before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Garlic Butter Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (10 min prep + 40 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 One-Pan Garlic Butter Roast Chicken with Baby 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 pounds, halved baby potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Garlic Butter Roast Chicken with Baby 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 One-Pan Garlic Butter Roast Chicken with Baby 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 One-Pan Garlic Butter Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes?
American 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.
