Oven Baked Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans

Oven Baked Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 4 large chicken breasts (about 2 lbs total)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1½ tsp dried thyme
• 1½ tsp dried parsley
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
• 2 tbsp melted butter (for extra richness)

For the potatoes:

• 2 lbs baby potatoes (gold or red), scrubbed and halved if large
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp pepper

For the green beans:

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions**

1. Preheat Oven:

• Set to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large baking dish or sheet pan with olive oil or cooking spray.

1. Prepare the Chicken:

• In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
• Rub the seasoning all over the chicken breasts and let sit for 10–15 minutes if possible.

1. Prepare the Potatoes:

• Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.

1. Assemble in the Baking Dish:

• Arrange seasoned chicken breasts on one side.
• Place the potatoes on the other side.
• Bake for 20–25 minutes, uncovered.

1. Add Green Beans:

• Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• After the first 25 minutes, add the green beans to the baking dish.
• Continue baking for 15–20 more minutes, until:
  • Chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C),
  • Potatoes are fork-tender,
  • Green beans are slightly crisp.

1. Finish & Serve:

• Drizzle with melted butter or pan juices.
• Garnish with fresh herbs (parsley or chives).
• Serve hot with the flavorful sauce from the pan.

Tips**

• Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese over the green beans before serving for extra flavor.
• For a spicy kick, add ½ tsp red pepper flakes to the chicken seasoning.
• You can substitute green beans with broccoli, asparagus, or carrots if preferred.