One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken with Garlic and Potatoes

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A simple, comforting chicken dish where tender chicken thighs and golden potatoes cook together with fresh lemon and herbs for a bright, aromatic meal. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 55 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pounds baby potatoes, halved, tablespoons olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, 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: 40 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1.5 pounds halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy, then flip and cook 3 minutes more.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken thighs from skillet and set aside. Add minced 4 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the seasoned potatoes to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic-herb oil, then nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the potatoes.
  5. Step 5: Pour 1 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and sprinkle 1 teaspoon lemon zest over the chicken and potatoes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are tender.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning pan juices over chicken and potatoes.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 55 minutes (15 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-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken with Garlic 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 pounds baby potatoes, halved from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken with Garlic 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 with Garlic and Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 with Garlic and Potatoes?

Mediterranean 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.

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