Description
This herb-roasted chicken dish is a comforting and flavorful meal, featuring juicy chicken breasts and a medley of root vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, parsnips), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat chicken dry; season both sides with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Chop root vegetables into uniform pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil and mixed herbs.
- Arrange chicken in the center of the greased dish; surround with root veggies. Drizzle herb-infused olive oil over everything.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and veggies are tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chicken marinate in the olive oil and herb mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg