One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Olives and Potatoes
A simple weeknight meal with tender chicken, roasted potatoes, and briny olives, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. This mediterranean-inspired greek ready in about 45 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 lbs, peeled and cubed potatoes
- 1/2 cup, pitted kalamata olives
- 1, thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken pieces dry, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried oregano to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 2 lbs cubed potatoes and 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, stirring to coat. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, squeeze juice of 1 lemon over everything, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Add 1 thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 6: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Step 7: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh parsley, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Olives and Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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 Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Olives and 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 olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Olives and 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 Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Olives and 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 Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Olives and Potatoes?
Mediterranean greek 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The lemon and garlic combo is perfect with the potatoes. Served with a side of Greek salad.
- ★★★★★
This was a hit at my dinner party! The whole family loved the lemon-garlic flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Tasted great but the potatoes took longer than the recipe said. Maybe add 10 minutes?
