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
