One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with potatoes and green beans in a fragrant garlic-herb sauce. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 60 minutes pairs trimmed Green beans, Olive oil, minced Garlic 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: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place 1.5 lbs diced potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and spread in an even layer.
  2. Step 2: Roast potatoes for 20 minutes while preparing chicken.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over 4 chicken thighs.
  4. Step 4: After 20 minutes, remove potatoes from oven and add 12 oz trimmed green beans to the pan. Return to oven and roast for 15 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Place chicken thighs on top of vegetables and roast for 20-25 minutes more until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and potatoes are golden.
  6. Step 6: Serve with lemon wedges.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 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 Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans?

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 trimmed green beans from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans?

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 Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans 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 Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans?

American one pot 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.

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