Description
This One-Pan Baked Chicken with Veggies is a simple, wholesome meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic powder and paprika, then baked alongside fresh broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper for an easy, flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure a hot environment for baking the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Prepare seasoning mixture: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing well to create a flavorful coating.
- Coat chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss thoroughly so that each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange chicken: Place the seasoned chicken thighs evenly spaced in a baking dish, ensuring they have room to cook thoroughly.
- Add vegetables: Surround the chicken with broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and chopped red bell pepper to roast alongside and absorb the flavorful juices.
- Drizzle remaining oil: Pour any leftover seasoning oil mixture over the vegetables to enhance their flavor and promote even roasting.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through, with vegetables tender.
- Rest before serving: Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken and veggies rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- You can swap chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer leaner meat, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as zucchini or mushrooms for variety.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked for safety.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated well.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
