Looking for a simple, flavorful one-pan dinner? This Herb Roasted Chicken and Carrots is the perfect choice! Tender chicken thighs or breasts are roasted with carrots, red onion, and lemon, all seasoned with a blend of thyme, rosemary, and oregano. The chicken bakes to perfection in a delicious broth, creating a hearty and healthy dish that’s ideal for a cozy family dinner. Serve it as is or pair it with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete meal!

What You’ll Need

Ingredients

• 8 chicken thighs, or 4 chicken breast
• 1 large red onion
• 1 lemon, wedge
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp thyme
• 2 tsp rosemary
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 cup chicken stock

Equipment I Used

• 9×13 Baking Dish
• Cutting Board

How to Make It

Preheat the oven

Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready when the ingredients are assembled.

Prepare the vegetables and chicken

Place the chicken thighs or breasts, chopped carrots, onion wedges, and lemon wedges in a large baking dish. Drizzle 4 tbsp of olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle the thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the dish. Use your hands or a spoon to toss everything together, making sure the chicken and vegetables are well coated with the oil and herbs.

Note: If using chicken breasts, you can leave them whole or cut them into chunks, depending on your preference. I cut mine in chunks for a faster baking.

Roast the chicken and vegetables

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes. This allows the chicken and vegetables to start cooking and developing a golden, crispy texture on the outside.

Add chicken stock

After 20 minutes of roasting, carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Pour 1 cup of chicken stock evenly over the chicken and vegetables. This will help keep the chicken moist and infuse the dish with additional flavor as it bakes.

Finish baking

Return the baking dish to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the vegetables are tender. The chicken should be fully cooked through and the flavors well combined.

Serve

Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the Herb Roasted Chicken and Carrots as is, or pair it with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.