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Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrots Recipe

Bylina Carter December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Introduction

This Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrot Plate is a simple and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are roasted with fragrant herbs and garlic alongside sweet baby carrots for an easy one-dish dinner.

The dish features three main layers: at the bottom, a thick, creamy white mashed potato base with a smooth texture; in the middle, a rich golden-brown gravy sauce with herbs poured over the mashed potatoes and spreading slightly onto the plate; on top, a large piece of roasted chicken with shiny, crispy, dark golden-brown skin, garnished with a small bunch of bright green fresh parsley. To the right of the chicken, there is a neat stack of slender, bright orange roasted baby carrots sprinkled with herbs. The whole dish is served on a white plate set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 cups baby carrots

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Step 3: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and coat them evenly with the garlic herb mixture.
Step 4: Arrange the baby carrots around the chicken breasts in the dish.

Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 6: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic herb mixture for 30 minutes before baking.

Swap baby carrots for sliced sweet potatoes or parsnips for a different twist.
Add a splash of lemon juice or zest to the herb mixture for a bright, fresh taste.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through or microwave in short intervals to avoid drying out the chicken.

How to Serve

A white plate holds a layered dish with three main parts: at the base, there is a thick layer of creamy, smooth mashed potatoes, pale white with a soft texture, covering most of the plate’s center. On top of the mashed potatoes sits a piece of roasted chicken with crispy, dark golden-brown skin, glistening with juices and sprinkled with bright green chopped parsley. To the right, there is a neat row of whole cooked carrots, bright orange with a slightly shiny surface and sprinkled with green herbs. The entire dish is covered in a light brown gravy with visible black pepper flakes and small herb pieces, pooling slightly around the mashed potatoes. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use bone-in chicken instead of breasts?

Yes, bone-in chicken pieces can be used but may require a longer cooking time to ensure they are fully cooked. Adjust the baking time accordingly and use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

How do I know when the chicken is cooked through?

The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear. You can check this with a meat thermometer or by cutting into the thickest part of the breast.

Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrots Recipe

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Author: lina

Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A simple and flavorful Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrot Plate featuring tender baked chicken breasts infused with garlic, thyme, and rosemary, accompanied by sweet roasted baby carrots. This easy one-pan recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

4 chicken breasts
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables

2 cups baby carrots

Garnish

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and carrots.

Prepare Garlic Herb Mixture: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful herb mixture to coat the chicken.
Coat Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and evenly coat them with the garlic herb mixture, ensuring each piece is well covered for maximum flavor.
Add Carrots: Arrange the baby carrots around the chicken breasts in the baking dish so they cook alongside the chicken and absorb some of the herb flavors.

Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the carrots are tender.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot for a wholesome meal.

Notes

For juicier chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes after baking before slicing.

You can substitute fresh thyme and rosemary for dried, using approximately 1 tablespoon each.
If baby carrots are unavailable, regular carrots sliced into sticks can be used.
Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preference.

For an extra burst of flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: garlic herb chicken,baked chicken,garlic chicken recipe,roasted carrots,healthy chicken dinner,one-pan meal,oven baked chicken

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