Here’s a simple, delicious, and wholesome recipe for One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans — everything cooks together for an easy cleanup and perfectly balanced meal!
🍗 One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans
🍽️ Servings: 4
🕒 Total Time: ~40 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
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4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts if preferred)
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1 lb baby potatoes, halved
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8 oz green beans, trimmed
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried rosemary
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1 lemon, sliced (optional)
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Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Prepare the potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with 1½ tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp rosemary, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
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Start roasting potatoes: Place in oven for about 15 minutes.
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Prepare chicken & green beans: While potatoes roast, rub chicken thighs with remaining olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken & green beans: Remove baking sheet from oven. Nestle chicken pieces among the potatoes. Toss green beans with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and add them to the pan around the chicken and potatoes.
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Roast everything: Return to oven and roast for another 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F), potatoes are tender, and green beans are crisp-tender.
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Finish: Optional—add lemon slices on top for last 5 minutes of roasting for bright flavor.
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Garnish & serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley or thyme before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Serve as is for a full meal.
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Add a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad for extra freshness.
🔁 Tips
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Swap green beans for asparagus or broccoli if preferred.
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Use bone-in chicken thighs for more flavor and juiciness.
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For a smoky twist, add smoked paprika or chili flakes.