Baked Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
A simple one-pan dinner with juicy seasoned chicken, crispy roasted potatoes, and tender green beans.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Main Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks (or boneless chicken breasts)
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 12 oz (340 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Seasoning Mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Optional Flavor Additions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh parsley
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to:
- 400°F (200°C)
Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
2. Prepare the potatoes
In a bowl, toss potatoes with:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- half of the seasoning mix
Spread potatoes on the baking tray.
Bake alone for:
- 15 minutes
This gives them a head start so they become crispy.
3. Season the chicken
Pat chicken dry.
Rub with:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- remaining seasoning mix
For extra flavor, mix melted butter with minced garlic and brush over chicken.
4. Add chicken to the tray
Remove tray from oven.
Place chicken among the potatoes.
Bake for:
- 20 minutes
5. Prepare green beans
Toss green beans with:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Optional:
- add parmesan
- add garlic
6. Add green beans
After chicken has baked 20 minutes:
Add green beans to the tray around the chicken and potatoes.
Top with lemon slices if using.
Bake another:
- 15–20 minutes
Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches:
165∘F=74∘C165^\circ F = 74^\circ C
and potatoes are fork tender.
Optional Crispy Finish
Broil for:
- 2–3 minutes
to crisp the chicken skin and potatoes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- garlic bread
- rice
- side salad
- yogurt garlic sauce
Variations
Honey Garlic Version
Add:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Brush over chicken during final 10 minutes.
Italian Style
Add:
- Italian seasoning
- cherry tomatoes
- parmesan cheese
Spicy Version
Increase:
- chili flakes
- paprika
and add hot sauce before serving.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 4 days
- Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for best texture
- Meal-prep friendly
