One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Potatoes

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Tender chicken thighs and caramelized potatoes bathed in a bright lemon-herb sauce, all cooked in one skillet for effortless weeknight dining. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 50 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, halved baby potatoes, olive oil 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.

★ 3.8 (12 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; sear chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy, flip, and cook 3 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet, add halved potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes show light browning on edges.
  3. Step 3: Add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to skillet; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from pan bottom.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, nestling into potatoes. Add lemon zest, cover with lid, and transfer to 400°F (200°C) oven for 25 minutes until chicken registers 165°F and potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from oven, transfer chicken and potatoes to platter. Return skillet to stove over medium heat, stir in cornstarch slurry, and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon; drizzle over chicken and potatoes.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 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-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken 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 halved baby potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken 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-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken 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-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Potatoes?

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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