Description
Autumn Chicken Dinner is a heartwarming one-pan meal that celebrates the cozy flavors of fall. Juicy, roasted chicken melds seamlessly with vibrant root vegetables, all enveloped in a savory-sweet garlic herb sauce. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious feast that’s perfect for family gatherings or a comforting night in. Embrace the essence of the season and create cherished memories around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups chopped root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, parsnips)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then place them in the baking dish.
- Chop root vegetables into bite-sized pieces and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper before arranging them around the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, thyme, and rosemary; drizzle this mixture over chicken and vegetables.
- Roast in the oven for 35–45 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and veggies are tender.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining sauce over everything.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg