Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner Recipe (Easy One-Pan Meal)
Juicy garlic butter chicken baked with roasted baby potatoes and crisp green beans on one sheet pan. This easy, family-friendly dinner is packed with buttery garlic flavor and comes together with minimal prep and cleanup.
Servings: 4
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- Chicken & Vegetables
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes halved
- 12 ounces fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Garlic Butter Sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and lemon juice.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the center of the sheet pan. Place the halved baby potatoes and green beans around the chicken. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the chicken and drizzle the remaining sauce over the potatoes and green beans.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- For extra browning, broil for 2–3 minutes until the chicken develops golden edges.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for the best golden finish.
- Use baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes for even roasting.
- If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Fresh garlic provides the richest flavor compared to garlic powder alone.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan so the vegetables roast instead of steam.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Potassium: 1,180 mg
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Calcium: 65 mg
- Iron: 2.5 mg
- Vitamin A: 850 IU
- Vitamin C: 18 mg