One Pan Chicken & Potatoes
Ingredients
- 8chicken thighs
- 6 largepotatoes
cut in quarters or halves
- 5carrots
cut in 1-2 inch pieces
- 1onion
cut in quarters
- 15garlic cloves
whole
- 1 tbspkosher salt
- 1 tspblack ground pepper
- 4 tspgarlic powder or 5 cloves garlic
crushed
- ½ tsppaprika
optional
- 3 tbspolive oil
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed 12in x 18in baking sheet with foil or even better, parchment paper.
- 2
Thoroughly wash the potatoes & carrots with a scrubber and cut them in smaller pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Pat dry chicken with a paper towel.
- 4
Add chicken, potatoes and carrots, onion & garlic to the lined rimmed baking dish and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp salt, 1 tsp ground pepper, and 4 tsp garlic. Drizzle with 3-4 tbsp olive oil. Carefully toss everything to coat.
- 5
Place in the oven and bake chicken and potatoes for 1 hour 20 minutes. Check for doneness -if the potatoes and chicken thighs are soft and easily pierced with the fork they are ready.
- 6
If the chicken and potatoes have not browned up as much as you would like, turn the broil setting on and broil for 5 minutes. Watch carefully, or they will burn.
- 7
Remove from the oven and serve right away in the baking pan or transfer to a warm serving plate.
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About this Recipe
Tired of complicated weeknight dinners that leave you with a mountain of dishes? This One Pan Chicken & Potatoes recipe is your answer, delivering robust flavor and minimal cleanup. It’s the kind of hearty, comforting meal that feels both special and incredibly effortless, perfect for busy evenings.
Why This Dinner is a Weeknight Game-Changer
What makes this recipe truly shine is its sheer simplicity and delicious payoff. By tossing everything together in one baking dish, you harness the power of your oven to transform simple ingredients into a deeply savory meal. The chicken thighs roast to a beautiful golden crisp while staying wonderfully juicy, and the generous amount of garlic infuses every bite of the tender potatoes and carrots with an irresistible fragrance.
Expect a symphony of textures and flavors from this baked chicken and potatoes. The chicken thighs emerge with a delectable crispy skin and succulent meat, contrasting beautifully with the soft, caramelized potatoes and carrots. Onion and fifteen whole garlic cloves soften and sweeten, creating a rich, aromatic base that ties the entire dish together. This is a genuinely satisfying and flavorful dinner that feels homemade without the fuss.
Customization & Variations
While the core ingredients create a perfect harmony, you have room to adapt this versatile one-pan dish. The recipe includes 15 whole garlic cloves and 4 teaspoons of garlic powder; you can adjust these quantities to your preference for a milder or more intense garlic flavor. If you enjoy a hint of smoky warmth, don't skip the optional paprika. For the vegetables, try different cuts for the potatoes and carrots—halves, quarters, or even smaller pieces will roast beautifully, just adjust cooking time as needed.
This complete meal comes straight from the oven to your table, making it ideal for a relaxed family dinner or a cozy night in. No need for elaborate sides; every component perfectly complements the next, offering a fulfilling and flavorful experience in every forkful.