Italian Chicken, Potato, and Green Bean Bake: A Flavorful and Hearty One-Pan Meal

If you’re looking for an easy, wholesome, and flavorful meal, this Italian Chicken, Potato, and Green Bean Bake is the perfect choice. This delicious one-pan dish is packed with tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and crisp green beans, all seasoned with classic Italian herbs and spices. It’s the ideal dinner for busy weeknights when you need something simple yet satisfying, and it’s also great for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1 pound baby potatoes, halved (or use regular potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (a blend of oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

Set the Oven’s Temperature to 400°F (200°C). Use nonstick spray or olive oil to lightly coat a large baking dish or sheet pan.

Get the vegetables ready:

Clean the green beans and trim them. chop ordinary potatoes into bite-sized chunks or chop baby potatoes in half. To leave space for the chicken in the center, spread the green beans on one side of the prepared baking dish and the potatoes on the other. Add the olive oil, chopped garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper to the chicken in a small bowl. Toss the potatoes and green beans to ensure even coating after drizzling them with around half of the mixture.

To prepare the chicken, put the thighs or breasts in the middle of the baking dish, sandwiched by the green beans and potatoes. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated by pouring the remaining olive oil mixture over it.

Bake the dish:

Put the dish in the oven that has been preheated and bake it for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft, the green beans are just beginning to crisp up, and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C). To guarantee even roasting, gently stir the vegetables halfway through the cooking period.

Add Lemon Juice:

Once the chicken and vegetables are fully cooked, remove the dish from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top for a bright, tangy flavor.

Serve:

Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor, if desired. Serve the chicken alongside the roasted potatoes and green beans, and enjoy!