One-Pot Roasted Tomato Basil Chicken with Garlic
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and garlic create a comforting one-pot dinner full of vibrant flavors. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 45 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, medium, quartered roma tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium, quartered roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then flip and cook 3 minutes on the other side.
- Step 3: Remove chicken thighs to a plate. Add 5 minced garlic cloves, 4 quartered roma tomatoes, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil to the skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften and garlic is fragrant.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, scraping up browned bits from the pan, then nestle the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin side up.
- Step 5: Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Serve hot, spooning pan sauce over the chicken.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Roasted Tomato Basil Chicken with Garlic 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-Pot Roasted Tomato Basil Chicken with Garlic?
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 bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Roasted Tomato Basil Chicken with Garlic?
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 Roasted Tomato Basil Chicken with Garlic 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 Roasted Tomato Basil Chicken with Garlic?
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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